Odd Facts From History and Science
A compilation of curious notes covers topics from U.S. census districting every decade to fair commemorations of George Washington. It notes facts about gravity of moonlight, the Great Salt Lake, and the Colgate Clock, along with historical tidbits on Kings College and Noah's Ark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
San Francisco
George Washington
Solomon
Great Salt Lake
U. S
New Hampshire
Indiana
England
India
Columbia University
Kings College
Europe
Fresh facts and fads mix in a quirky digest
A New York doctor touts gold to fight arthritis while money loosens its grip as the dollar weakens. A Minneapolis heating firm claims 23 cows heat an average home. A 1664 Swedish critic faced a grim choice. Working wives rise then level off after World War II, sparking a note on women getting smarter.
Crossword Puzzle Teasers Across and Down Clues
A weekly crossword puzzle page lists multiple clues across 1 8 12 18 20 21 23 24 25 29 32 34 37 39 40 41 43 46 49 and down 3 6 8 9 10 14 16 17 20 22 24 27 28 31 36 37 41 42 44 45 46 47 48 52 55 57 with many entries including Scottish sheepfold cloaked as fold and Dutch city named for erbium symbol Er. The grid features clues for mature, Babylonian deities, sun gods, and other varied terms.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Benjamin Franklin
America
Soldiers Field
Chicago
Germany
France
Colgate
New York Harbor
Canada
Good Housekeeping
Arestriken Servis
Rexall
Sheldon
Strictly Fresh
Minneapolis
Ettah Bokens
Gilda Gay
Penny
H&a
Hair
Stars ON Parade
Pet UE
Daves
Ibsen Repertory
Russell Patterson
Bernard Baily
BY Toni Rossett
Chaplin
Hollywoods
Toon
Charles
Will Rogers
Uae
Matt and
Jeff
By Arthur Pointer
By Charles Kuhn
Bud Fisher
Bill
Petey
Paw
Hero’s
The
New Star
North Dakota
Edward
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