Quiz Show Answers From Ask Me Another
General knowledge Q and A cover topics from signers of the Declaration to nail history. Answers indicate John Witherspoon was not the only signer, more Indians today than in 1876, Claes Roosevelt as the first in the lineage, polygamous marriage, land and nautical mile lengths, Merchandise Mart floor space, whistle-induced ice breakup, and ancient nail staining with henna as aristocratic symbolism in China.
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John Witherspoon
United States
Little Big Horn
Roosevelt
Merchandise Mart
Chicago
America
Claes Martenzen van Roosevelt
Salome
Cleopatra
Tower of Terror yarns from Aruba refinery rescue
In Aruba Dutch West Indies a welder named Barney Donaghey faced a tower blaze on November 6 1929. With a fire below and a blocked top opening he slid down through the shaft wearing gloves and jumper and emerged unscathed alongside his sleeping helper who woke when Barney arrived. He then let the fire crew finish the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ello
Santa Claus
Santa
Barney Donaghey
New York City
Barney
Aruba
Dutch West Indies
Hell
Uses for Tung Oil and Origin of Word Sybarite
Tung oil has high specific gravity, sets to a hard jelly when heated, and is used for paints varnishes dyes and as a motor lubricant. In China it waterproofs paper. The word sybarite means a self indulgent person named for the luxuriously living Sybarites in South Italy. Seneca tells of a sybarite who cannot rest because a roseleaf was doubled under him.
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China
Sybaris
Italy
Seneca
Vitamin G: Its Role and Rich Sources for Homemakers
The article reviews vitamin G functions influencing longevity digestion and nerves, noting its presence with vitamin B and its resilience to heating. Rich sources include yeast concentrates, wheat germ, liver, kidney, eggs, greens, and milk. A surplus beyond basic needs is advised to boost overall health and resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Houston Goudiss
Vitamin G linked to eye health in animal studies
Studies on Vitamin G and Healthy Eyes in experimental animals show that diets lacking vitamin G cause hair loss near the eyes and a whitish eye appearance identified as cataract. Scientists caution clinical confirmation is needed, but animal food needs often mirror human requirements.
Around the House: Food Prep and Care Tips
Heat coconuts in a moderate oven to ease cracking and shell removal. Dry and smear peeled potatoes with dripping before baking for quicker cooks. Melted butter can substitute olive oil in dressings. Clean tapestry furniture with hot bran and reheat bran as it cools. For scratches, mix beeswax with turpentine, apply, then buff with dry flannel.
Simple winter sewing designs for bias skirt and aprons
Lovely and Simple Designs offers step by step charts for beginners. Features a bias skirt dress with romantic details and three handy aprons sized for 12 to 48, with material lists and braid requirements. Order forms and sizes included.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Traveled Roads Quote by Bruyere
A reflective Bruyere quote on steady progress and patient preparation opening the travel note. It encourages deliberate advancement and long-term goals through disciplined effort.
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Carlyle
Pinkham
Adventurers’ Club
Bruyere
Smith Brothers
Smith Bros
Lincoln
Nebraska
Schimmel Service
The
Capitol
Horer Connausker ¢ Schimmel
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