Giant ancient pigs and boars roam ancient worlds
UNCLE RAY describes fossil giants of Europe Asia and North America estimated to be 6 million years old with weights rivaling multiple modern hogs. It traces their spread and decline, notes Europe’s later wild boar proliferation, and recalls medieval boar hunts in England before firearms ended the sport. An offer o specifics invites readers to request Rome and the Olden Romans leaflet.
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Europe
Asia
North America
England
London
Uncle Ray
la Crosse
Rome
Dear Ann Landers Debates Credit Card Trust Issues
Dear Weary questions a husband's fidelity after he lends his gasoline credit card to a stranger and cannot account for it. Ann Landers advises assuming no hanky panky and shares a cautionary lesson on finances and trust in marriage.
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Ann Landers
Bennies
Tree marriage rites in India for widower status
In parts of India some men before marrying a widow symbolically wed a tree. The tree is then cut down to confer the equal status of widower, reflecting local ritual practice within certain religious systems.
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India
Finesse Debate Illustrated by Bridge Hand Commentary
Jacoby discusses when a finesse equals a lead up to the ace queen and how players often misread its outcome. Oswald and Jim offer examples showing the difficulty and guiding rules for choosing suits and timing in finesse decisions.
Definitions and implications of finessing in a bridge problem
In a bridge discussion Oswald Jim and Oswald explore finessing definitions. They consider leading to a finesse to make a trick or using position to force a higher card. They note risks if South leads clubs or spades and how West or East holding the ace or king shifts outcomes and possible discard options.
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East
Oswald
Jim
South
West
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