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January 25, 2020


 

Everybody’s Talking

Unusual art: Artist Reijo Kela of Finland must have been a bit bored when he  decided to make some friends – literally. He came up with an art installation  consisting of over 1,000 “people” made of wooden frames and dressed in  colourful clothing. All the figures, which have heads of peat and hair of straw,  face the same direction. Called “The Silent People,” the installation is situated  in a field near a highway, in the Finnish municipality of Suomussalmi. Drivers  who are accustomed to the sight may not look twice, but those who don’t  know about it experience quite a shock when they first view the army of  scarecrows.

Unshorn sheep: A sheep named Prickles has become a celebrity in Tasmania  (Australia). The ovine got separated from Alice Gray’s family farm in 2013  during intense bush fires. A lamb at the time, the family worried that she  wouldn’t  survive in the wilderness. However, they were buoyed by a few sightings of her over the years, and finally, they managed to catch her, put her  in a truck, and get her back to the farm. Prickles had not had her wool shorn for  so long that she  looked like a big ball of fluff. The family sponsored a  contest for people to guess how much the wool weighed, and they donated  the proceeds to a COVID-19 relief fund. 

Pancake perfection: The small city of Ames, Iowa (U.S.), is home to The Grove  Café. This little restaurant, which was founded back in 1948, serves such good  food that it has been voted one of the 20 best breakfast restaurants in the  country. Pancakes are the menu item that gets diners’ attention. They are  enormous and barely fit on a plate. At an inch thick and with perfect fluffiness,  these pancakes can be ordered as a short stack of two, for diners who are  really hungry. Toppings include butter, blueberry and raspberry jam, and  whipped cream.

Picturesque burglary: If you are going to rob someone, try not to take a  picture of yourself on the victim’s phone. That’s what Ashley Keast did after  breaking into a home with the intent of stealing. Keast, of Rotherham, South  Yorks (England), stole a SIM card and put it into a different phone before  posting a selfie. He didn’t realize that the photo was seen by the victim’s co- workers, who called the cops. It didn’t take long to find the thief, who was  caught with the victim’s £4,000 Rolex watch. Keast ended up in jail for his bad  deed.

 

Quoteable Quotes

“Anticipation was the soul of enjoyment.”
—Elizabeth Gaskell

“There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.”
—William Shakespeare

 

Trivia

  1. Glaucoma is a medical condition that affects the ears or the eyes?
  2. A taradiddle is a petty falsehood or a type of riddle?
  3. What actress played the role of Elaine in the Seinfeld sitcoms?
  4. George de Mestral invented Velcro, a combination of what?
  5. What is a worthless medicinal product often called?

Trivia Answers

  1. Eyes
  2. Petty falsehood
  3. Julia Louis-Dreyfus
  4. Velvet and crochet
  5. Snake oil
49

 

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Your Weekly Horoscope

Aries
(March 21 – April 20)

Your energy level may be high. Your ability to concentrate in your field of expertise might bring you much success. The world of  imagination could seem very attractive to you. Lucky Numbers: 6, 24, 36, 40, 43, 47.

Libra
(Sept. 24 – Oct. 23)

You may be more conscious of the price you might need  to pay to realize your ultimate dreams. Don’t allow it to discourage you from  turning your ideas into reality. You can do it. Lucky Numbers: 4, 14, 16, 29, 32, 45.

Taurus
(April 21 – May 21)

This may be a busy time for you, with many family celebrations to attend. You might enjoy being with friends and family, sharing  pleasures and fun together. Enjoy! Lucky Numbers: 1, 16, 31, 46, 47, 49.

Scorpio
(Oct. 24 – Nov. 22)

You may attend an artistic event that exposes you to new  styles that differ from your own. These new contacts may provide you with  some exciting ideas. Lucky Numbers: 5, 8, 19, 25, 37, 40.

Gemini
(May 22 – June 21)

If you are a writer, this may be a magical time for  inspiration of a very high order. Your natural sense of spiritual purpose  and  direction might be greatly enhanced. Lucky Numbers: 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32.

Sagittarius
(Nov. 23 – Dec. 21)

Now may be a good time to have someone special to  share good times. You might need to try to create a more equal sharing of love  and nurturing in your relationship. Lucky Numbers: 16, 25, 26, 35, 36, 45.

Cancer
(June 22 – July 22)

Your imagination and intuition may be heightened, which  could benefit any creative or artistic endeavour. Your thoughts might tend to be  very dreamy or fantastic. Lucky Numbers: 2, 10, 15, 36, 43, 45.

Capricorn
(Dec. 22 – Jan. 20)

Communications may come from unexpected  places.  You might crave more stimulation. Your strong sense of adventure could  greatly influence your imagination. Lucky Numbers: 13, 16, 22, 25, 37, 48.

Leo
(July 23 – Aug. 23)

Be aware of your own energy level and be sure to save  some energy for the near future. Time may mend wounds, but your emotional  scars may need more healing. Lucky Numbers: 4, 5, 13, 26, 38, 44.

Aquarius
(Jan. 21 – Feb. 19)

This may be a productive time to learn more about love  and about what your true values may be. Remain calm and look more  objectively at your relationships. Lucky Numbers: 11, 17, 30, 34, 46, 49.

Virgo
(Aug. 24 – Sept. 23)

You may choose to begin some sort of self-improvement effort. Once your life is put into a better perspective, you might feel more  confident that your goals are attainable. Lucky Numbers: 7, 13, 17, 23, 37, 43.

PISCES
(Feb. 20 – March 20)

A conflict of interest may arise due to a lack of respect  others might be showing you. Your leadership qualities might help them  appreciate your professional approach. Lucky Numbers: 10, 11, 19, 30, 31, 39.

Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Cancer winners with the luckiest number being 2.

Rare bird: The blue-throated macaw is a brightly coloured bird that lives in  northern Bolivia. It grows to be 60 to 91 centimetres (two to three feet) from  head to tail, and some live to be 50 years old. They are on the endangered list.

Buggy place: The city of Montréal, Québec (Canada), has a very unusual  museum called the Insectarium of Montréal. This museum displays thousands  of insect specimens for those who are fascinated by such creatures.

Savoury breakfast: A favourite breakfast sold by street vendors in China is  jianbing. This made-to-order, crêpe-like food is filled with green onion, cilantro,  and vegetables, and topped with hoisin sauce and spices.

I love you: In Paris, an art installation called Mur des Je T’Aime (“I Love You: The  Wall”) was built from lava tiles by Frédéric Baron and Claire Kito. On the  tiles, the artists have written “I Love You” in 311 ways, using about 250  languages.

Born singer: Sia is a pop singer from Adelaide, Australia. After limited early  success in Australia, she moved to England, where she pursued a solo career.  One of her early albums, Healing is Difficult, was released in 2001. She now  lives in the United States.

 

On the Lighter Side

Falling in love is awfully simple. Falling out of love is simply awful.

What stays in the corner all the time but travels around the world? A stamp.
Why didn’t the dinosaur cross the road? Because there weren't even any roads during the Jurassic Period!

What do lawyers wear to court? Lawsuits.
Dentist: “You need a crown.”

Patient: “Finally, someone who understands me.”

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