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by Rick DandesOur parks and historic sites are national treasures

that belong to everyone, and what better time of year to visit them than right now, in the summer months? From the redwoods of Northern California to Niagara Falls that straddles New York and Ontario, Tidbits, shines a spotlight on parks, both in the United States and Canada.

• The world’s first national park, Yellowstone, was created by an act of Congress in 1872 as a “pleasuring ground for the benefit and enjoyment of the people in order to protect for all time this outstanding natural area.”

• The most and the least: California has the most National Parks with 23; Delaware has none.

• At 1,932 feet (588.9 meters), Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States. It is the centerpiece of Crater Lake National Park, located in southern Oregon.

• The spectacular Banff National Park was established in 1885 as Canada’s first National Park (third in the world) and was the birth place of Canada’s vast national parks system; the park covers 6,641 square kilometers (2,564 miles).

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Well, I hate to see this happen, but it looks like Sen. Daniel Inouye of Hawaii has given up his yearly fight to have the correct date of Memorial Day restored.From 1868 to 1971, May 30 was THE date of Memorial Day. Right from the beginning, the purpose was to honor, remember and

put flowers on the graves of soldiers who died in war. It wasn’t until 1971 that Memorial Day was lumped into the government “Monday” holidays. The last Inouye legislation in the Thomas Library of Congress calendar is S. 70, the one for 2009. The details say that it was read twice. That’s basically the first step, and there it’s been stalled -- again. Maybe this has ev-erything to do with the fact that only about 20 percent of Congress is veterans.We owe it to our veterans who gave their lives to give them a special day, and not make it one of a string of routine holidays.There’s an online petition going around to have the Memorial Day date restored. It usu-ally takes forever to reach the hoped-for num-

ber of signatures: The one I found at www.usmemorialday.org/act.html started in 2004. It’s a bit more than halfway toward the goal of reaching 20,000 signatures, with more coming in daily.A quote from the petition site seems fitting for this Memorial Day: “Let no vandalism of ava-rice or neglect, no ravages of time testify to the present or to the coming generations that we have forgotten as a people the cost of a free and undivided republic.” - Gen. John Logan, May 5, 1868Read Logan’s complete General Orders No. 11 at www.usmemorialday.org/order11.html. Better yet, read it to your kids or grandkids, and explain what it means.

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1. U.S. PRESIDENTS: During which president’s administration was the Thanksgiving holiday officially declared to be the fourth Thursday in November?2. FOOD & DRINK: In the preparation of food, what is a garde-manger?3. GEOGRAPHY: What body of water does the Danube River flow into?4. ADVERTISING CHARACTERS: What was the name of the grocery-store manager who told customers: “Please don’t squeeze the Charmin” bathroom tissue?5. TELEVISION: What was the name of Radar O’Reilly’s home-town in the TV show “M*A*S*H”?6. POLITICS: “Wobblies” belong to what group established in the early 20th century?7. RELIGION: What group of people celebrated the ancient holiday of Samhain, which later became Halloween?8. LANGUAGE: What is something that can be described as “quadripartite”?9. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What about the Basenji dog makes it unique?10. HISTORY: What was the name of the German mercenaries who fought for the British in the Revolutionary War?

• On May 28, 1754, George Washington, a young lieutenant colonel in the British Army and future president of the United States, leads an attack on French forces at Jumonville Glen in western Penn-sylvania. The battle is later credited with being the opening salvo in the French and Indian War (1754 to 1763). It was Washington’s first time in combat.

• On May 26, 1897, the first copies of the classic vampire novel “Dracula,” by Irish writer Bram Stoker, appear in London bookshops. In 1890, Stoker published his first novel, “The Snake’s Pass.” Stoker would go on to publish 17 novels in all, but it was “Dracula” that eventually earned him literary fame.

• On May 29, 1922, the United States Supreme Court rules that organized baseball did not violate antitrust laws as alleged by the Baltimore fran-chise of the defunct Federal League in 1915. The Supreme Court held that organized baseball is not a business, but a sport, in spite of the fact that its clubs and players crossed state lines in order to play.

• On May 25, 1935, at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, Babe Ruth hits his 714th home run, a record for career home runs that would stand for almost 40 years.

• On May 30, 1963, a New Jersey teenager named Lesley Gore makes her first appearance on “Amer-ican Bandstand,” singing her hit-to-be “It’s My Party”. Lesley Gore (née Lesley Sue Goldstein) was just a few weeks past her own 17th birthday when she performed one of the greatest teen-drama songs of all time.

• On May 27, 1972, Soviet President Leonid Brezh-nev and U.S. President Richard Nixon, meeting in Moscow, sign the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) agreements. At the time, these agreements were the most far-reaching attempts ever to control nuclear weapons.

• On May 24, 1991, the critically acclaimed road movie “Thelma and Louise” debuts in theaters, stunning audiences with a climactic scene in which its two heroines drive off a cliff into the Grand Canyon in a vintage 1966 green Ford Thunderbird convertible.

OUR PARKS (CONTINUED)• While the name Devil’s Tower (in Yellowstone

National Park) may not be a household word, millions can recognize its shape from the 1977 movie, “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” It is also our country’s first national monument.

• Niagara Falls, though a state park, is comprised of two major sections separated by Goat Island: Horseshoe Falls, the majority of which lies on the Canadian side of the border, and American Falls on the American side. The smaller Bridal Veil Falls is also located on the American side, separated from the main falls by Luna Island.

• Niagara Falls is 23 miles (37 km) northwest of Buffalo, New York, and 79 miles (127 km) southeast of Toronto, Ontario.

• The Falls at Niagara cannot claim to be the highest or the widest in the world, or even to have the greatest flow of water. Iguazu Falls on the Paraguay-Brazil-Argentina borders surpasses Niagara Falls on all three counts. But Niagara’s are the world’s most popular.

• Seven people have gone over the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara Falls in a barrel. Four lived, and unfortunately, three died. Only two living things have been seen to go over Niagara Falls safely without special protection: a dog over the American Falls in the 1800s and a boy over the Horseshoe Falls in 1960.

• Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska, features North America’s highest mountain, 20,320-foot-high (6,194 m) Mount McKinley.

• Mount Whitney in California stands 14,494 feet (4,418 m), and is located in Sequoia National Park.

• Thomas Alva Edison was born in Milan Ohio, though the national historic site named in his honor is located in West Orange, New Jersey.

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OUR PARKS (CONTINUED)• Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky

includes more than 336 miles (541 km) of explored and mapped caves.

• Located in California’s Owens Valley, Manzanar National Historic Site preserves one of 10 camps at which Japanese American citizens and Japanese aliens were interned during World War II.

• Cumberland Falls, the largest waterfall east of the Rockies (except Niagara) is known as the “Niagara of the South.” Clear water pours over rocks in a cascade that is more than 60 feet (18 m) high and 125 feet (38 m) wide. The waterfall is the centerpiece of Cumberland Falls State Park in Kentucky.

• The largest park unit in the United States is the Wrangell-St Elias National Park and Preserve in Alaska, which covers 13.2 million acres, including 8.7 million acres of wilder-ness area.

• In Utah, there is a park that commemorates the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. The Golden Spike National Historic Site marks the joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads in 1869.

• Did you know: The Kalaupapa National Historical Park in Hawaii was the site of a leprosy settlement from 1886-1969.

• The home of Clara Barton, (founder of the American Red Cross), in Glen Echo, Maryland, served as headquarters for the American Red Cross from 1897 to1904 and was established as a unit of the National Park Service in 1975.

• Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, which has been designated Eisenhower National Historic Site, is the only place President and Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower ever called home.

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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Regarding the letter from a reader (Frustrated in Philadelphia) whose cat was soiling on top of her bed: I didn’t get the impression that the person was keeping the cat in a cage as a matter of course, but rather was doing that, or considering doing it, as a result of the kitty relieving herself on the bed.Therefore, I wonder if the kitty wasn’t doing that because of a urinary tract infection or other health problem, or didn’t like the type of cat litter used, the location of the litter box or something else in the home that was probably stressing her. Just wanted to bring up these possibilities, for what it’s worth. -- Jonathan N., Mayer, Ariz.

DEAR JONATHAN: My thanks -- advice and suggestions from my readers is always welcome and worthwhile! Frustrated in Philadelphia should certainly discuss the possibility of a health issue,

like a urinary tract infection, with her cat’s veterinarian, and bring her in for a complete checkup.Litter-box location can be an issue with some cats, as can multiple cats sharing a litter box. An owner dealing with a cat “going” in areas other than the litter box could try placing a clean litter box over the area of the latest mess (after cleaning it up of course) and then gradually move it away and back to a more desirable location.Cats also react to stresses we humans might not notice or see as a stressful situation. Pay close attention to a cat’s behavior, particularly when it’s exhibiting problem behaviors like soiling outside the litter box, and see if it is reacting to a person, a new item in the home or something else.

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To Your Good Health By Paul G. Donohue, M.D.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Please say something about migraine headaches. I think that’s what I have. They come on fast, and the pain feels like something is pulsating in my head. I throw up with every headache. Bright lights make things worse. Does all this sound like a migraine to you? Someone told me there’s always a warning before a migraine starts. I have no warning. I’ve used Tylenol, but it doesn’t do much for me. What is the treatment? Can they be prevented? -- L.G.

ANSWER: Your headaches have many of the characteristics of a migraine headache. The warning mentioned to you is an aura. The aura usually precedes a migraine. It can be flashing zigzag lines, peculiar sensations -- often in the hands -- trouble finding the right words to speak or weakness of a group of muscles. Only 20 percent of migraine patients have an aura, so it’s not an indispensable migraine sign.Nausea and vomiting are common migraine symptoms. Seventy percent of migraine patients have a one-sided headache that they describe as throbbing or a dull ache. It lasts from four hours to three days. People with migraines are very sensitive to light and sound, so they seek a dark, quiet room to lie down.Stress, overexertion, sleep deprivation and hunger can provoke a migraine. Some foods and drinks can do the same. Alcohol (especially red wine); caffeine; pickles; bananas; yogurt;

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avocados; aged cheeses; pickled or marinated chicken, beef or fish; salami; pastrami; bacon; pepperoni; hot dogs; and the taste enhancer monosodium glutamate are on the list of possible migraine inducers. Medicines for treating a migraine abound. Tylenol, aspirin and drugs like ibuprofen take care of mild migraines. For more severe ones, triptans are the standard treatment. They include Imitrex, Axert, Frova, Zomig, Amerge and Maxalt. An older medicine, ergotamine, still has a place in treatmentFor migraine prevention, propranolol, verapamil and amitriptyline are prescribed if the headaches occur often and disrupt life.The headache booklet discusses the causes and treatment of the more common kinds of headaches. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 901W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.***DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Tonight my wife choked on a piece of corn. She jumped up gasping, and looked at me as if I should have done something. Her gasping stopped, and she could breathe. She asked me why I didn’t jump up and hit her back. I heard if you hit somebody choking on the back, it could force the food farther down. Did I do the right thing? -- R.M.

ANSWER: The Red Cross has changed its instructions on how to handle a choking adult. It now recommends leaning the person forward and giving five blows to the back between the shoulder blades with the heel of the hand. If that doesn’t dislodge the food, then start the Heimlich maneuver.Dr. Heimlich was never in favor of back thumps. He believed it could cause the food to drop farther down the windpipe -- the trachea.

1. Is the book of Proverbs in the Old or New Testament or neither?2. Where did Jesus ride a colt as people strewed branches along His path? Derbe, Jericho, Jerusalem, Joppa3. Who promised God that if He gave her a baby boy, no razor would ever touch his head? Rachel, Hannah, Lois, Jezebel4. What was the river that the Israelites crossed when they entered Canaan? Pison, River of Fire, Jordan, Tigris5. From 1 Kings 20, what city’s walls fell on 27,000 men? Jericho, Samaria, Sodom, Aphek6. Who sold his birthright to his brother? Cain, Esau, Judas, Isaiah

For many people, seniors included, weight control is a very important health issue. For most, this means keeping weight down and not gaining excess pounds. But there’s a certain senior group that has a hard time keeping weight on. They eat a few bites and they’re full. Or maybe they eat the wrong foods and then have no energy. Or they have little appetite.

For those who have trouble gaining or keeping on weight, there are two keys to adding pounds.

• Eat calorie- and nutrient-dense foods. These are foods that have more calories and nutrition per bite. Think of it this way: Which has the most calories and nutritional value, a cup of shredded lettuce or a cup of sliced bananas? The lettuce is mostly water.

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The banana has more calories and nutrients. Now compare a cup of cucumbers to a cup of raisins. Again, the cucumbers are mostly water, while the raisins have more of what the body needs. Also, if you fill up on a soft drink, you can take in hundreds of calories, but there’s no nutritional value.

Other calorie-dense foods that will give more nutrition per bite include peanut or almond butter, beans and rice together and fruit.

• Exercise. Muscles weigh more than fat, and building muscle requires exercise. That doesn’t necessarily mean signing up for a gym membership. Gaining muscle (healthy weight) can sometimes be as easy as daily walking and using small hand weights or resistance bands. Exercise also raises the metabolism, which can increase your appetite so you’ll want to eat a little more.

If your weight is low, ask your doctor if you should talk to a nutritionist to work out a calorie- and nutrient-dense diet that will help you gain a few pounds, but in a healthy way.

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OUR PARKS (CONTINUED)• The Mount Washington Observatory in Mount

Washington State Park (New Hampshire) recorded a wind speed of 231 mph (371.75 kph) during a storm in 1934. In the park there is a plaque that reads: “The Highest Wind Ever Observed by Man was Recorded in This Building.”

• The Women’s Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls, New York commemorates the First Women’s Rights Convention held in 1848 and the early leaders of the women’s rights movement in the United States.

• Roberto Clemente State Park, located along the Harlem River in the Bronx, was named in honor of the great Pittsburgh Pirate Hall of Fame baseball player and humanitarian who died in a 1972 plane crash while transporting medical, food and clothing supplies to earthquake-stricken Nicaragua.

• The Statue of Liberty was reconstructed in America on Bedlow Island; the island is now called Liberty Island and is only accessible by ferry. Auguste Bartholdi, who built the statue, thought that the New York harbor was the perfect setting because it was, “where people get their first view of the New World.”

• Between October 4, 1927 and October 31, 1941, Gutzon Borglum and 400 workers sculpted the colossal 60-foot (18 m) carvings of U.S. presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln at Mount Rushmore National Park to represent the first 150 years of American history.

• Humans have occupied the area encompassed by Joshua Tree National Park’s nearly 800,000 acres for at least 5,000 years. The first group known to inhabit the area was the Pinto Culture, followed by the Serrano, the Chemehuevi and the Cahuilla.

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1. Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera set a career record in 2009 when Rivera saved a game won by Pettitte for the 58th time. Which duo had held the mark?

2. Who played more seasons for the Baltimore Orioles: Cal Ripken Jr. or Brooks Robinson?

3. Name the quarterback of the 1997 Michigan Wolverines football team, which won the national title.

4. In 2008, Memphis guard O.J. Mayo scored in double figures in his first 25 NBA games, which was the longest rookie streak to start a season since when?

5. Goalie Niklas Backstrom became the Minnesota Wild’s all-time leader in wins in 2010. Who had held the record?

6. What was the previous best finish by a female bowler at a PBA event before Kelly Kulick won the Tournament of Champions in 2010?

7. In 2009, Penn State became the first school to win three consecutive NCAA Division I women’s volleyball titles. Who else had won two in a row?

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3 pounds (about 12) medium red-skin potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks1/4 cup distilled white vinegar1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard1 1/4 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper1/2 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup whole milk2 small celery stalks, thinly sliced2 green onions, minced

1. In 5- to 6-quart saucepot, place potatoes and enough water to cover; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.2. Meanwhile, in large bowl, with wire whisk, mix vinegar, oil, mustard, salt and pepper.3. Drain potatoes. Add hot potatoes to bowl with vinaigrette; gently stir with rubber spatula until evenly coated and vinaigrette is absorbed. Cool 15 minutes.4. In small bowl, with wire whisk, mix mayonnaise and milk until smooth. Add mayonnaise mixture, celery and green onions to potatoes. Gently stir with rubber spatula until mixed. Serve warm or cover and refrigerate up to 1 day. Serves 12.

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MUSIC LEGEND: ELVIS PRESLEY

The “King,” Elvis Presley, came from the humblest of beginnings. He was born on January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi, to Vernon Elvis Presley, a truck driver, and mother Gladys Love Smith, a sewing machinist. Who could have foreseen that he would become a legendary performer and sell millions of records?

• For Elvis’ 11th birthday his parents bought him his first guitar for $7.75. He had wanted a bicycle, but the guitar was all they could afford.

• Elvis always said he was influenced by gospel music. His favorite singer was legendary Southern gospel singer Jake Hess.

• Presley’s first commercial record release: July 19, 1954’s “That’s all right (Mama)” and “Blue Moon of Kentucky.”

• Presley’s first records for Sun Studios: “Good Rockin’ Tonight” and “I Don’t Care if the Sun Don’t Shine” on September 25, 1954.

• His first network TV appearance: “Stage Show” hosted by the Dorsey brothers on July 5, 1954. Elvis, Scotty Moore and Bill Black (the Blue Moon Boys) sang “That’s all Right (Mama).”

• “All Shook Up,” “(Let me Be Your) Teddy Bear” and “Too Much” were his hits in the early 1950s, and his record sales grew quickly during that period. In 1956, Presley launched his career as a film actor with “Love Me Tender.” He made 31 movies.

• The spelling of his middle name on his birth certificate is smudged, and it’s never been clear if it is Aaron or Aron.

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time Cassandra Peterson, known to fans as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, was once a Vegas showgirl. Presley took a professional interest in her, advising her to focus on her singing, which he thought was impressive.

• Everyone knows Presley started out driving a truck, but before that, he worked as an usher, leading folks to their seats in the local movie theater, specifically, the Loews State Theater on Memphis’ Main Street. He only lost the job because the girls liked him a little too much.

• Elvis gets bewitched. The King had a number of romantic liaisons in the sixties, most of them famous. Yet few know about his reportedly deep love for Elizabeth Montgomery, better known as the original Samantha on TV’s “Bewitched.”

• Elvis’ favorite foods were peanut butter and banana sandwiches fried in butter, bacon fried crisp and corn bread and milk. His taste in food was very simple, but he was picky about who prepared his meals. He rarely ate out, instead preferring his food to be cooked by his family or closest friends.

• “Heartbreak Hotel” was the first record to reach number one on the Billboard Country and Western, rhythm and blues, and pop charts all in one week.

• Elvis was married in 1967 to Priscilla Presley, and their only child, Lisa Marie, was born on February 1, 1968. Health problems, drug dependency and other factors led to his death at age 42 on August 16, 1977.

Q: Our kitchen has tile floors that are OK, but I don’t like the design at all. Then last week, my husband cracked one of the tiles, pulled it up, and underneath was what looks like hardwood flooring. Can this flooring be exposed without too much trouble? Can it be used in the kitchen or should we cover it again? -- Taylor H., Madison, Wis.

A: You should be able to remove the ceramic tiles without doing too much damage to the hardwood, but you’ll need to use the right tools for the job -- or, if you don’t have the time or energy to pull up tiles, hire a licensed contractor for the work.If the tiles were laid directly atop the wood floor, it’s a good idea to loosen the adhesive (mastic) between them and the wood. Home-improvement stores sell products specifically for this task -- make sure they are safe for use on wood. Scrape up and pull up the tiles. Many or most will break during the process.No matter how carefully you pull up the tiles and remove the adhesive, the flooring will need to be sanded and refinished. Again, there’s a fair bit of elbow grease involved with this process, and if you do it yourself, rent a floor sander from the home-improvement store and use according to the instructions. You want to sand away any remaining adhesive and old finish, and smooth out the wood. Sweep away debris and damp-mop, let dry, and then apply new finish.Hardwood floors in the kitchen are quite attractive and can be kept up as long as you are diligent about maintenance. Puddles of water shouldn’t be left standing; clean them up as soon as you notice them. Wipe or sweep the floor daily. Don’t use harsh cleaning chemicals on the floor; use plain water and damp mop, and occasionally wash using soap specifically for wood floors.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might not like some people’s idea of a surprise. But you could be in for a pleasant shock when someone finally sends a reply to a request you made so long ago that you almost forgot about it.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s a time to expect the unexpected. So don’t be surprised if a decision that just recently seemed final suddenly opens up and leaves you with an-other chance to make an important choice.GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Taking a dif-ferent tack on a work project might rankle some colleagues. But the positive results of your innovative course soon speak for them-selves. Celebrate with a fun-filled weekend.CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Meeting new associates can be awkward, even if you’re in a high positive phase right now. Best advice: Make them feel comfortable, and you’ll soon forget your own discomfort.LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s a good time for you social Lions to blow-dry your manes, polish your claws and look like the Fabulous Felines you are as you make new friends and influence the influential.VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Ex-pectations run especially high this week, and you should feel confident in your abilities to take advantage of what might be offered. A colleague has some advice you might find helpful.LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A recent flurry of activity leaves you in need of a little breathing space, and you’d be wise to take it. Close family members should have an explanation about an emergency situation that just passed.SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) An insensitive act makes a difficult situ-ation more so. But try not to waste either your physical or emotional energies in anger. Move on and let others fill the clod in on the facts of life.SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) It’s a good time to look into that train-ing program or college course you’ve been considering. You might have a good place to use those sharpened skills sooner rather than later.CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Education dominates much of your aspect during this week. You might want to start checking out those summer session courses that could help advance your career plans.AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Progress often comes in fits and starts. But at least you’re moving straight ahead with no backsliding. You should soon be able to pick up the pace and reach your goals in due time.PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Be wary of a deal that gives confusing answers to your questions. Remember: It’s always risky swimming in unknown waters, so you need all the help you can get to stay on course.BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of bringing people together and creating close friendships wherever you go.

STAR WARS“Star Wars” is an epic space saga initially conceived

by George Lucas and tells the story of conflict and love in a “galaxy far, far away.” The first film in the series, “Star Wars,” was released in 1977 and almost instantly became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon, spawning two sequels, released at three-year intervals. “The Empire Strikes Back” was released on May 21, 1980, and “Return of the Jedi” was released on May 25, 1983.

• Happy birthday! “Star Wars” was released 33 years ago on May 25.

• Though the first film in the series was simply titled “Star Wars,” it later had the subtitle “Episode IV: A New Hope” added to distinguish it from its sequels and prequels.

• The six films together were nominated for a total of 22 Academy Awards, of which they won seven.

• In 1971, Universal Studios agreed to make “American Graffiti” and “Star Wars” in a two-picture contract, although Star Wars was later rejected in its early concept stages.

• Lucas’s second movie, “American Graffiti,” was completed in 1973, and, a few months later, Lucas wrote a short summary called “The Journal of the Whills,” which told of the training of apprentice C.J. Thorpe as a “Jedi-Bendu” space commando by the legendary Mace Windy.

• Frustrated that his idea for a space epic was too difficult to understand, Lucas then wrote a 13-page treatment called The Star Wars, which was a loose remake of Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa’s “The Hidden Fortress.”

• It was British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli who made the following observation: “My idea of an agreeable person is a person who agrees with me.” • Hunters, take note: The largest deer that ever lived was the Irish elk, which became extinct more than 7,000 years ago. Though it stood a remarkable 7 feet tall at the shoulders, the creature’s most amazing

characteristic was its antlers, which could stretch 12 feet from tip to tip and weigh up to 90 pounds. Imagine that rack hanging on your living-room wall! • If you are a parent, you probably won’t be surprised to learn that among the under-18 crowd, strawberries are the favorite fruit, followed closely by grapes and bananas.

• Google Earth, the virtual geographic information program, isn’t just a fun thing to fiddle with on your computer; it can be a law-enforcement tool, too. Just last year, police in Switzerland noticed a cornfield that looked a bit odd; it turns out that the farmer was raising marijuana and had hidden the two-acre plot within his corn fields.

• The koala bear, that cute and cuddly icon of Down Under, never drinks water. The critters get all the water they need from the food they eat. • Medical experts say that coconut water has the same pH and electrolyte balance as human blood. In fact, during World War II, doctors who were running low on supplies used coconut water in plasma transfusions. • In 2002, in an effort to be more environmentally friendly, Ireland decided to try to reduce the use of plastic grocery bags by levying a 15-cent tax on each one. It worked, too -- use of the bags dropped by 95 percent.

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BIBLE TRIVIA ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) Jerusalem; 3) Hannah; 4) Jordan; 5) Aphek; 6) Esau

1. Franklin D. Roosevelt 2. A cook who specializes in preparing cold salads, meat or fish 3. Black Sea 4. George Whipple 5. Ottumwa, Iowa 6. Industrial Workers of the World 7. Gaelic cultures 8. Divided into four parts 9. It doesn’t bark 10. Hessians

STAR WARS (CONTINUED)• Many other story elements of “Star Wars” paid

homage to the films Lucas loved: “Metropolis,” “Flash Gordon,” “Buck Rogers,” “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “A Fistful of Dollars” and dozens of other classic movies in many different film genres.

• George Lucas once planned for the characters of Luke Skywalker and his aunt and uncle to be dwarves.

• In the early planning stages for the Star Wars saga, Lucas planned the character of Han Solo to be a huge green-skinned monster with no nose and gills.

• When “Star Wars” proved successful, Lucas decided to use the film as the basis for an elaborate serial, although at one point he considered walking away from the series altogether. However, Lucas wanted to create an independent filmmaking center, what would become Skywalker Ranch, and saw an opportunity to use the series as a financing agent.

• “Star Wars’” opening day totaled $254,309 (U.S.) from just 32 theaters. Its first weekend box-office gross equaled $1.5 million (U.S.). By the end of its first theatrical run, “Star Wars” was the most successful film in North American history with a gross in excess of $307.2 million (U.S.). Lucas’ cut from the box office was more than $50 million (U.S.).

• “High School Musical” star Zac Efron has revealed that he wants to play Luke Skywalker in George Lucas’ planned new “Star Wars” TV series. The actor loved the chance to play with props from the original Star Wars franchise in his movie “17 Again” and said he would jump at the chance to play one of science fiction’s most famous characters.