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Vol. 20: #46 • Tidbits Goes Ice Skating • (11-10-2024) •Tidbits of Coachella Valley

Published on Nov 10, 2024

Tidbits of Coachella Valley

Around the same time pyramids were being built in Egypt, early Scandinavians were strapping things to their feet and sliding across ice. Ice skating evolved over the centuries, from primitive to space-age, and is now a recreational activity enjoyed by millions. So, bind up those ankles and glide along with us as we journey through the interesting history of skating! • Tidbits Goes Ice Skating (p 1) • Your Body (one in a series): Smallpox (p 2) • Everyday Cheapskate: A Nappy Solution for a Common Problem (p 4) • Flight Endurance (p 5) • Celebrity Extra: Elle Fanning as Catherine the Great, in "The Great." (p 6) • Senior News Line: What Shall We Do with the Extra $50? (p 10) • The Art of Design: Animal Prints Gone Wild (p 10) • Your Social Security: Politics, Elections and Social Security (p 11) • To Your Good Health: How Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Affects Women (p 12) • Veterans Post: Operation Gratitude Still Going Strong (p 12) • The Savvy Senior: How to Write a Living Will (p 13)