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by Kathy WolfeThis week, Tidbits heads to Old MacDonald’s farm to check out some interesting info about the various animals found there. • “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” was first

published in 1917. The oldest recording of the popular tune is thought to be 1925, released by The Sam Patterson Trio on the Edison label. It was followed in 1927 with a version by Gid Tanner & His Skillet Lickers.

• It’s believed that the first cows arrived in North America aboard the ships of Christopher Columbus’ second voyage to the Americas in 1493.

• The average dairy cow weighs 1,200 lbs. (544 kg) and produces about 8 gallons (30 liters) of milk per day. It can also produce up to 125 lbs. (57 kg) of saliva in one day. Now that’s a lot of drool!

• Although the common conception is that cows have four stomachs, they really have just one single stomach with four different digestive chambers – the rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum. Because of this, they can digest tough plants that normally would be indigestible.

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• A cow spends about eight hours a day eating and another eight chewing her cud, which is plain talk for regurgitated, partially digested food.

• Chewing about 50 times per minute, a cow will have more than 40,000 jaw movements throughout the day. That cow will drink up to 50 gallons (189 liters) of water every day.

• Cows are social animals and actually form friendships with three or four other preferred cows. They can even experience dislike for certain cows. The cow has an amazing sense of smell, able to sniff something up to 6 miles (9.7 km) away.

• The first chickens most likely came with Christopher Columbus as well. There are now about 200 different breeds, with approximately 280 million laying chickens in the United States, each one producing about 250 to 300 eggs a year. Those seven billion eggs comprise about 10% of the world’s supply.

• A hen begins laying eggs at about 19 weeks of age. The older she gets, the larger the eggs she produces. It takes her about 24 to 26 hours to produce an egg. Thirty minutes after the egg is laid, she begins the process all over again. Most eggs are laid between the hours of 7 and 11 AM. The hen needs about 5 oz. of food and 10 oz. of water to create one egg. Farmers can improve egg production just by regulating the lighting in the henhouse. The hens will lay more eggs if they’re fooled into thinking a day is 28 hours long.

• Although we don’t think of them as birds of flight, chickens can actually fly. The record-setting flight for a non-stop flight is about 230 yards (210 m). They can also travel along the ground at about 9 mph (14.5 kg/hr).

• Rated the fourth most intelligent animal, pigs are

always communicating with each other using their more than 20 different vocalizations, varying from “I’m hungry” to “Wanna be my mate?”

• A farmer can expect a fully grown pig to weigh between 300 and 700 lbs. (140 and 300 kg.) Even at that size, an adult pig can run at speeds of up to 11 mph (17.7 km/hr). A pig can’t see very well, but its sense of smell is highly developed.

• Pigs have gotten a bad rap over the years, with folks who eat too much or who are messy referred to as pigs. In actuality, pigs eat slowly and enjoy their food. They are careful not to soil the space where they eat and sleep. If a pig is covered in mud, it’s because it rolled in it to keep cool, and it only does that if water is unavailable. And although people might “sweat like pigs,” pigs don’t even sweat! They are physically unable to do so!

• Goats and sheep are some of the first domesticated animals. They arrived in North America in the 1500s on the ships of Spanish explorers and settlers. Different breeds came over with English settlers in the 1600s. There are now about 200 different breeds of goats, some bred for their fiber (angora, mohair, cashmere), some for the meat, and others as dairy goats.

• An average dairy goat produces about a gallon (3.8 liters) of milk daily. Although we generally think of cows as our chief source of milk, more people drink milk from goats around the world than from any other animal. Goat’s milk is easier to digest than cow’s milk, because the fat globules are smaller and remain dispersed longer in the milk.

• Like the cow, a goat’s stomach also has four chambers. They enjoy all kinds of plant food – shrubs, woody plants, weeds, briars, and aromatic herbs.

• Goats are natural-born climbers, and some are able to jump more than 5 feet (15.2 m). They have great

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Post-It’s since 1980. Follow along and learn about the gentlemen whose research brought us one of the world’s most popular office supplies. • Dr. Spencer Silver was a scientist at the 3M

Company, assigned to the duty of developing new adhesives. In the midst of his research, he discovered an adhesive that stuck lightly to surfaces but could easily be peeled off.

• Fellow researcher Arthur Fry worked in the product development division at 3M, and in 1974, happened to attend a seminar conducted by Silver. During the presentation, Silver mentioned that six years earlier, he had developed a unique adhesive that would adhere to objects with a temporary bond. Silver had not yet come up with

male donkey (called a jack) and a female horse (mare) produces a mule. Crossing a male horse (stallion) and a female donkey (jenny) results in a hinny, much less common than mules. Mules and hinnies are generally sterile. A donkey can even be interbred with a zebra, with the result known as a zonkey.

• A horse’s eyes and teeth take up a lot of space in its head! The male’s 40 teeth take up more space than its brain. The horse also has the biggest eyes of any land mammal, about nine times larger than a human eye. Because of the eye’s location on the side of the head, a horse is able to see nearly 360 degrees at one time.

• A horse’s height is measured in “hands,” a measurement of 4” (10.2 cm). In ancient Egypt, this was considered to be the breadth of a man’s hand, the average width across the knuckles. The horse is measured from the ground to the top of the highest point of its skeleton, known as the withers.

NOTEWORTHY INVENTORS:FRY AND SILVER

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flexibility and often stand on their back legs to reach tree branches. They can crawl under fences and occasionally even run along the top.

• Domesticated around 5,000 years ago in Africa, donkeys can live 30 to 50 years in captivity. They are well known for their ability to carry heavy loads for long distances. Donkeys have a reputation for being stubborn animals, but their dogged refusal to move occasionally is because they are overloaded or they sense danger.

• Donkeys are members of the horse family and are often interbred with horses. The cross between a


a viable use for the invention. • Fry was a devoted member of his church choir,

attending practice every Wednesday evening. He used small scraps of paper to mark the hymns the group would sing for the week’s upcoming service, as well as to make notes about the music. But by the time Sunday rolled around, the bookmarks had moved around on the page or fallen out completely.

• Shortly after Silver’s seminar, as Fry fumbled with the small pieces of paper in his hymnal, he was struck with the idea of using Silver’s not-yet-utilized adhesive to make a better bookmark. The next day, he sought out Silver and requested a sample, and began a series of experiments. He smeared one edge of the paper so that the part sticking out of the book wasn’t gummy. :

• Teaming up with Silver, the pair set to work developing a new product. It took nearly two years to iron out the technical difficulties. Fry experimented by using the sticky note to pen notes to his supervisor and co-workers to demonstrate its usefulness. In Fry’s words, “I thought, what we have here isn’t just a bookmark. It’s a whole new way to communicate.”

• The invention hit the test market in 1977 under the name of Press ‘n Peel, with disappointing results. But once dealers started handing out free samples, there was an immediate turnaround. The product hit the national market in 1980 with a new name, and the rest, as they say, is history.

• How did Post-It’s become their distinctive yellow color? Coincidentally, when Fry first started his experiments, the lab only had yellow scrap paper on hand.

• Today, the little sticky-notes are available in more than 150 countries around the world, with more than 4,000 different Post-It products available. A recent workplace study indicates that the average office worker receives 11 messages on a Post-In note every day.

* To keep the kids’ word skills fresh over the sum-mer, we are playing sight word bingo practically every day now. It was really easy to make and laminate bingo cards. And I use the flash cards we got from school to “call” the words. Bingo is a win-win! -- JoAnn

* “In my house, we love straws. Because we’re into recycling, we make sure to get the most out of each one. I keep a small jar at the sink, where we rinse straws before setting them in the jar to dry. Reuse at will.” -- F.O. in Pennsylvania

* “Is there too much food left at the end of the party? When throwing a potluck, make sure you remind your guest to bring some take-home con-tainers. Have them fix a few containers of “sec-onds” and store them in a big cooler by the front door. Hang a few take-out bags on the doorknob, and your pals won’t forget to take their goodies home!” -- M.W. in Florida

* Kids clamoring about whose turn it is? No fear. You’ve got the solution in your desk drawer. Simply write each child’s name on a self-stick note, and stack them. The kid on top takes the first turn, and then peels his or her name off and moves it to the bottom. Easy peasy.

* Going on a road trip this summer? Check your tire pressure to save money. Maintaining the correct tire pressure can have a direct effect on how many miles you get to the gallon. It can save you in everyday driving, but it really adds up when traveling longer distances. Check your car’s manual for the correct pressure. Or, some cars have a sticker in the doorwell or glove box with that information.(c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

This Tattoo is not about body art, it’s an extravaganza of marching, piping, singing, dancing, and performing. It is upbeat live entertainment for all ages. Come take in the second annual Okanagan Military Tattoo!

The military tattoo originated some 300 years ago in Belgium. British drummers marched through the streets signaling soldiers back to barracks. They also shouted out in Dutch ‘Doe den tap toe’, advising innkeepers to ‘turn off the taps’. Shortened to ‘tap toe’ and eventually ‘tattoo’, this humble ritual has developed into big shows performed worldwide. Last summer the City of Vernon hosted the first Okanagan Military Tattoo with over 500 performers. It was a resounding success.

This year there are two related events. Performances of the actual Tattoo are scheduled at Kal Tire Place in Vernon, 7 pm Saturday July 25 and 2 pm Sunday July 26. A special performance of the Lord Strathcona’s Horse Mounted Troop musical ride will be at the IPE fairgrounds in Armstrong at 7 pm Friday July 24.

On the Friday evening, twenty soldiers of Lord Strathcona’s Troop, dressed in period costume and mounted on horses will execute a musical ride and tent pegging demonstration. They will be joined by military and pipe bands and other Tattoo performers.

Military history has deep roots in Vernon where an army training camp was established in 1912. Each summer about 1200 cadets attend the Vernon Cadet Training Centre and last year 200 of them participated in the Tattoo. In the 2014 show, castle gates opened and drums and bagpipes heralded in the first of eight bands. A sense of patriotism hung in the air as military brass bands marched

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• On the humorous side, the name of Arthur Fry was mentioned in the 1997 movie Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, after the two ditzy, under-achieving title characters claimed to have invented the Post-it-Note in the years since their high school graduation. A brainy classmate quickly corrected them as to the real inventor.

MORE FARM FACTSTidbits continues to stroll around Old MacDonald’s Farm, discovering more facts about the barnyard. • An adult sheep produces between 7 and 10 lbs. (3.2

and 4.5 kg) of wool a year. That’s about enough to make a man’s suit. One pound (.45 kg) of wool can be spun into 20 miles (32 kg) of yarn. The amount of wool that a sheep produces will vary depending upon its breed, genetics, nutrition, and how often it is sheared. Typically, a sheep is sheared just once a year. Wool from one sheep is called a fleece, while the wool from many is referred to as a clip.

• Although California, Colorado, and Wyoming are the top producers of wool in the U.S., their combined total still only accounts for less than 1% of the world’s wool production. China is the largest producer.

• Sheep and cow intestines have long been used to manufacture the strings of tennis racquets. Sometimes called catgut, it is created by drying the fibers of the intestine’s serous membrane, which contains natural collagen that provides the elasticity needed for the strings. However, nylon is now the most popular material because its cost is much lower, and its elasticity is better because of multi-filament strings.

• The turkey is the only poultry native to North America. Because domesticated turkeys have been bred to have large breasts for cooking purposes, they are top-heavy and unable to fly. However, wild turkeys can fly as fast as 55 mph (89 km/hr) and even roost in the treetops at night to avoid predators. Wild birds can also run up to a speed of 25 mph (40 km/hr). The domestic bird will weigh about twice as much as the wild one.

• Are you familiar with all the terms associated with turkeys? That flap of skin that hangs over a turkey’s beak is known as a snood. Brightly-colored fleshy bumps on a turkey’s head and throat are called caruncles. Both the snood and caruncle turn bright red when the bird becomes frightened or agitated. The wattle, that flap of skin under the turkey’s chin, also changes to bright scarlet on a male in the midst of mating season. Although we frequently hear male turkeys called “toms,” they are also referred to as “gobblers,” because of the distinctive noise they make to announce their presence to females. A baby turkey is known as a poult or a chick, and of course, the female is called a hen.

• Speaking of gobbling, in addition to the familiar gobble, a male turkey can make more than 30 different vocal sounds, including purrs, yelps, and kee-kees, distinctive and unique enough to be recognized by his fellow males. A gobble can be heard a mile away. Female turkeys usually make a clicking noise.

• Although there are more than 40 breeds of domesticated ducks, the most common is the white Pekin duck, brought to North America in the 1870s. Pekin chicks are born with bright yellow plumage and an orange bill and feet. A

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and young cadet’s joined members of the armed services in a tribute to Veterans. There were agile highland dancers, athletic performances of East Indian and Ukrainian dancing and the 100 plus melodic voices of the Tattoo Choir. Performing a tribute to their fallen comrades, the RCMP Ceremonial Troop, marched to the tune of “Hey Brother”, startling the audience with the discharge of their guns. The Tattoo ended with the entire cast performing Amazing Grace, a lone piper perched on the castle turret completing the last stanza. Then the performers were piped back through the castle gates.

The castle gates will open again this year and the RCMP Ceremonial Troop will be joined by the Delta Police and Winnipeg Police Pipe Bands, the Band of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment, the Royal Canadian Artillery Band and the Vancouver Naval Veterans’ Band. Local pipe bands and highland dancers of all ages and other multicultural and exciting local talent will entertain and inspire everyone from grandparents to teens and toddlers.

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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’m so frustrated with my veterinarian. A few days ago, I found my little cavy “Clara,” who’s only a year and a half old, lying on her side, unable to move. She was awake and alert otherwise. I called her vet -- who charges a fee for such consults -- and he said to just let Clara lay there and monitor her. What kind of treatment is that? I’m wondering if I should have just brought her in because all the worried phone calls I’ve made are adding up. -- Caring Cavy Dad in Chicago

DEAR CAVY DAD: You did the right thing by contacting Clara’s vet immediately. And while her condition likely is serious, the vet probably felt that moving her to bring her into the clinic might do her more harm.Cavies -- a.k.a. guinea pigs -- can suffer a variety of serious illnesses. These include heart attack, stroke and in rare cases, paralysis with no apparent cause. Each has certain telltale symptoms. The vet probably asked some questions that gave him an idea about what the illness might be, and his recommendation was to keep her resting and comfortable.This is important for cavies. Their nervous system is constantly on high alert -- a built-in defense mechanism -- so excessive or prolonged stress can cause serious and sudden health problems. Sometimes the prescription for healing is just keeping them comfortable, out of direct light and in steady temperatures. The vet also may recommend nutrient supplements.So, hang in there and keep an eye on Clara. With rest she may recover soon.Send your questions about pet care to [email protected].(c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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* It was 19th-century French journalist, preacher and political activist Jean-Baptiste Henri-Dominique Lacordaire who made the following sage observation: “Neither genius, fame nor love show the greatness of the soul. Only kindness can do that.”

* Walt Disney wanted at first to use the name “Mickey Mouse Park” for what we now know as Disney World.

* The first successful human organ transplant occurred in 1950. It was a kidney.

* You might be surprised to learn that manatees have

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* Thanks to the schedule of the American school system, U.S. sales of peanut butter increase dramatically in September and suffer an equally dramatic drop in June.

* If you’ve ever gone to a shoe store and had your foot measured to determine length, width and arch length, you might be interested to learn that the gadget used to make such measurements is called a Brannock device. Charles F. Brannock, the son of a shoe industry entrepreneur, patented his first prototype in 1926, and his invention is still the industry standard. Some early models are even featured in the Smithsonian Institution.

* In India of long ago, it was considered ideal for a man to be three times the age of his wife.

* Those who study such things say that the younger you are, the longer your baths tend to be.

* A friend of Sir Isaac Newton first came up with the symbol we use to represent the concept of infinity, but he originally meant it to mean a very small quantity.

* Until 1836, the river that formed the border between the United States and Mexico was not the Rio Grande; it was the Colorado.***Thought for the Day: “Criticism is prejudice made plausible.” -- Henry Louis Mencken(c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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