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    • 1. Writer Elizabeth J. Magie Phillips created "The Landlord's Game" - the precursor to "Monopoly" - in 1904 to teach players about the dangers of wealth concentration. 2. Bermuda has no freshwater springs, rivers or lakes, and residents have traditionally collected rainfall using stepped rooftops. 3. While most entry doors in the world open inward, South Florida building codes require doors to swing outward for added protection against flying hurricane debris!

      CARTOON 06-29-2022

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    • 1. The jabiru stork of Central and South America grows to about 5 feet tall, has a wingspan of up to 9 feet, and hunts with a beak that measures more than a foot long! 2. What's Cookin'? In 2011, a Swedish man was arrested for attempting to split atoms in his kitchen! 3. Cicada wings have microscopic spikes that defend against invading bacteria!

      CARTOON 06-28-2022

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    • 1. Considered the world's skinniest skyscraper, Steinway Tower was completed in New York City in April 2022, and has a height-to-width ratio of 24:1. Submitted by Kylie Auld, Sanford, FL. 2. Han Solo was frozen in "The Empire Strikes Back" because it was unknown at the time if Harrison Ford would return to the series! 3. Tic Tacs were originally called "Refreshing Mints," but changed their name to refer to the distinctive clicking sound made by the pack being opened and closed.

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CARTOON 06-21-2022

In the early days of Disneyland, a restaurant named Casa de Fritos is said to have invented Doritos by repurposing stale tortillas!

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1. McDonald's restaurants get their Coca-Cola syrup delivered in stainless steel containers instead of the usual plastic bags, and your tongue can taste the difference! 2. In the early days of Disneyland, a restaurant named Casa de Fritos is said to have invented Doritos by repurposing stale tortillas! 3. Having worked at the same LongHorn Steakhouse in Columbus, Georgia, for more than 20 years, Gayle Dudley earned the title of "Grill Master Legend" in April 2022 for grilling one million steaks!
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CARTOON 06-29-2022

1. Writer Elizabeth J. Magie Phillips created "The Landlord's Game" - the precursor to "Monopoly" - in 1904 to teach players about the dangers of wealth concentration. 2. Bermuda has no freshwater springs, rivers or lakes, and residents have traditionally collected rainfall using stepped rooftops. 3. While most entry doors in the world open inward, South Florida building codes require doors to swing outward for added protection against flying hurricane debris!

CARTOON 06-28-2022

1. The jabiru stork of Central and South America grows to about 5 feet tall, has a wingspan of up to 9 feet, and hunts with a beak that measures more than a foot long! 2. What's Cookin'? In 2011, a Swedish man was arrested for attempting to split atoms in his kitchen! 3. Cicada wings have microscopic spikes that defend against invading bacteria!

CARTOON 06-27-2022

1. Considered the world's skinniest skyscraper, Steinway Tower was completed in New York City in April 2022, and has a height-to-width ratio of 24:1. Submitted by Kylie Auld, Sanford, FL. 2. Han Solo was frozen in "The Empire Strikes Back" because it was unknown at the time if Harrison Ford would return to the series! 3. Tic Tacs were originally called "Refreshing Mints," but changed their name to refer to the distinctive clicking sound made by the pack being opened and closed.

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