World of taste and tiny birds in a curious quiz
A newspaper column explores how taste buds and senses relay flavors to the brain, noting moisture and warmth are needed for chemical signals. It describes taste groups on the tongue, nerve pathways, and daily renewal of taste cells. The piece also answers a reader query about the world’s smallest bird, identifying the bee hummingbird of Cuba as the tiniest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Isle of Pines
North America
Rockies
Discards Ace For Six N T By Oswald James Jacoby
South can count 11 easy tricks at his slam. He notes spade breaks or jack drop to gain a 12th trick. A possible club spade squeeze exists but he may sacrifice a trick to establish it. After timing heart leads and club play, East discards reveal East’s hand shape, allowing South to cash top cards and finesse safely for the last trick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
East
West
Jacoby on Bridge plays 6NT after opening pass
In this bridge fragment JACKOBY South opens in first seat with 1NT, West passes to invite 6NT. Bidding sequence shows South’s strong hand and final contract 6NT after the lead. North and East pass, South receives the opening lead of a high card and plans the play.
Iodized salt and goiter concerns in iodine access areas
A letter to Dr Thosteson discusses iodine in water and soil, arguing iodized salt reduces goiter even where iodine is scarce. It notes iodine in food varies by region, supports iodized salt as precaution, and mentions a booklet on leg cramps. It also covers knee pain from possible traumatic arthritis and explains crab lice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Thosteson
Hubby
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Great Lake
Saul
India
Inferior
Samuel’s
Rouse
Andy
Dents Encyclopedia
Wade
Moore
Forence
South Carolina
High Point Enterprise
L. D. Rucker
Douglass, Kansas
N.T
By Oswald
James Jacoby
Jacoby
East A
Wong’s
N. Main
Seafood Buffet
Southern Furniture Exposition
George C. Thosteson, M.D
Dover
Dover Elevator Company
Greensboro
N. C
J. W. Leonard
Bow
Stafford Bldg
Jamestown
Trademark Fiber Industries, Inc
Oxford
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