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• The “Guinness World Records” holds the world record for being the most stolen book from public libraries. • Some New York City taxis are actually undercover cop cars. • Nintendo was sued and found guilty because kids were getting blisters from playing too much Mario Party. • A cow named Cincinnati Freedom lived up to her name when she evaded police officers for 11 days after jumping a 6-foot fence to escape a slaughterhouse. Once caught, she was given the key to the city by Cincinnati’s mayor and allowed to peacefully live out her remaining days in a New York sanctuary. • Before he became the axman for Guns N’ Roses, Slash auditioned for the band Poison but decided not to join when he was asked about wearing makeup. • Persian King Agha Mohammad Khan ordered the execution of two servants for being too loud. Since it was a holy day, he postponed the event for 24 hours and made the servants return to their duties. It turned out to be an unfortunate decision, as they murdered the ruler in his sleep that very night. • When George Washington died, Napoleon Bonaparte gave a personal eulogy and ordered a 10-day mourning period for France.
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alm Springs Power Baseball is coming in hot this June with several games and special events in store for the crowds. This summer, the stadium will be home to 25 games, post-game firework shows, and the return of MicroMania Wrestling on June 23. Players from top collegiate baseball programs around the country descend upon Palm Springs, and you can see all the action for just $10 general admission for adults, $8 for seniors, and $5 for kids 12 and under. In order to purchase tickets, you must visit the Power box office at Palm Springs Stadium, 1901 E. Baristo Road, on non-game days from 12-4 p.m., Monday through Friday, or one hour before first pitch on game days. The Power also run some enticing promotions that have fans flocking to the ballpark year in and year out. Coming out to a ballgame on a Tuesday will net you the opportunity to purchase draft beer for just $2, while on Wednesdays, you can drink wine for just $4. Saturdays are kids’ days at the stadium, where kids get in for $5 courtesy of Jack in the Box. For tickets, schedule or additional information visit palmspringspowerbaseball.com or call 760-778HITS. Palm Springs Stadium is located at 1901 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs.
1. MOVIES: Which actor voiced the character of Darth Vader in the first three “Star Wars” movies released? 2. TELEVISION: Which was the first TV show to react to the 9/11 attack on the United States? 3. LITERATURE: Who is the youngest person to win the Nobel Prize for literature? 4. HISTORY: Which city did Anne Frank and her family live in hiding before they were discovered? 5. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the tallest breed of dog? 6. FOOD & DRINK: What is considered the national dish of Spain?
Fascinating facts about the American flag • There have been 27 versions of the American Flag. From the 1777 original that had 13 stars and 13 stripes for the American colonies, there have been many changes and iterations of the flag. Each time a state was added to the union, a star was added. We, of course, now stand with 50 stars and 13 stripes. • The colors were chosen carefully. The Red, White and Blue did not just happen by accident. The founding fathers wanted the colors to have meaning. Red symbolizes hardiness and valor, white symbolizes purity and innocence and blue represents vigilance, perseverance and justice. • The Flag has a national day of recognition. Flag Day, which celebrates the anniversary of the Flag
Resolution of 1777, was established by the Proclamation of President Woodrow Wilson on May 30, 1916 after years of local celebrations. • The flag can touch the ground and still be used. There is a myth that once a flag touches the ground it needs to be burned or disposed of. That’s not entirely true. If a flag is soiled or touches the ground, it can be washed and dry cleaned and continue to be used. • The current design wasn’t professionally made. Rather, it was then 17-year-old high school student, Robert G. Heft, of Lancaster, Ohio who submitted the design in a contest in 1958. It was chosen out of over 1,500 submissions by President Dwight Eisenhower.
7. GEOGRAPHY: Which is the only city that also is the smallest country in the world? 8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which holiday is considered the Jewish New Year? 9. ANATOMY: What are the bones in the fingers called? 10. ASTRONOMY: How many primary phases of the moon exist? (c) 2023 King Features Synd., Inc. Answer on page 6