What Is Shock Explained In Simple Terms
A reader asks what shock is and how it affects the body. The text describes shock as a state where vital body functions slow or fail due to blood loss or poor circulation, with signs like weakness, pallor, cold, clammy skin, and dilated pupils. It notes mental changes and weaker pulse, explains reduced blood flow to brain, skin, and heart, and outlines first aid: keep person reclining, level head, loosen tight clothing, cover for warmth, allow fluids only if conscious, and avoid moving unless necessary.
Riddles and Answers From a Quizzical Exchange
A joke dialog poses three brainteasers with concise answers. Why did the man not return books he borrowed. He was a bookkeeper. What is light as air and hard to hold. His breath. What goes through a door but never enters the room. A keyhole.
Why We Say It Sideburns origin from Burnside whiskers
The term sideburns traces to Civil War General Ambrose Burnside who wore distinctive whiskers. A Knowledge Yearbook item notes a riddles page inviting readers to submit jokes, and announces Paul Woo of Oakland California as today’s winner.
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Ambrose Burnside
Burnside
Book of Knowledge
Paul Woo
Oakland
Calif
Area Service Man in News Pvt Darrel Earls Completes Training
Pvt Darrel Earls 17 son of Mr and Mrs Dee B Earls 808 9th St SE completed combat training at Ft Campbell Ky and is now stationed at Ft Belvoir Va
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Pvt
Darrel Earls
Dee B. Earls
9Th St., SE
Ft. Campbell, Ky
Ft. Belvoir
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Lowell, Mich
Tina Atkins
Decatur Daily
Tina
Walter Jackson School
Tab Prince
Stratford Rd
Bob Bates
Thomas
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Rowland
Compton
4Th Ave. S.E
Darrel
Earls
Austin High School
Army
Renta
Ce Ot ' Aio
Sterchi's
Second Avenue
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