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Contact:Jody Shea, Editor1901 Old Lincoln Hwy. Crescent, IA 51526

Email: CrescentConnection@earthlink.netCell: (402) 968-5484

In This Issue...Page 2 ................ Crescent City CouncilPage 3 ............................... Time OutPage 4 ..................Cancer Run Fundraiser

Community AssetsPage 5 .........................Let’s Play Ball!

Pott Co. Sheriff’s ReportPages 6 ................. From the ScrapbookPage 7 .......... How to Survive a Tornado

AdvertisersPage 10 ..................Useless Knowledge

CONNECT IONCrescentVolume 15 Issue 3

Let’s give Crescent a good Spring Clean! This is a great time to team up with family, friends and neighbors to make a difference in our community. Our goal is to FILL A DUMPSTER with debris from the ditches and other areas around town...or if you prefer, from your own back yard. Meet us at the firebarn for gloves and bags on Saturday, April 25th at 8am. We’ll need lots of volunteers so if you’re able to help with cleaning or hauling please join us. And if you’re in need of a helping hand, call (402) 968-7432. We’ll line up the volunteers. Following the clean-up, join us for a Noon-1pm picnic at the Vets Monument. Some of the local businesses are donating hot dogs and burgers. If you’d like to bring a dish, that’d be great. We look forward to seeing you there!

Join Us for the Annual Crescent Beautification Day!

Welcome New Advertisers...Martin’s Green Thumb & Tree Cutters. See pages 9.

The Annual Crescent Neighborhood

Garage SaleFriday & Saturday May 29th & 30th

8am - 4pm If you’re a garage-saler, then Crescent is the place to be May 29th & 30th! Come out, meet your neighbors and take home some good bargains. Or if you’ve been thinking of having one, now’s the time. For $5.00 your address will be listed on a local flyer along with additional advertising. To participate, please call Jenny Dizona for details at 712-227-0020 or email: Dizona6196@aol.com.

SAVE THE DATE:

JULY 12TH! Get Your Wheels Ready

for the Annual

SHOW US YOUR WHEELS & BBQ!

Splish Splash!Pool Season

is Just Around the CornerThe City of Crescent is looking for

Lifeguards for this Summer!

Pool Hours: Noon to 6:00pm dailyReservations taken for private parties

from 6pm to 8pm.Contact the City Clerk at 712-545-3981

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Contact Numbers

Mayor Brian Shea

712-545-3652(

Councilman Bob Anderson

712-545-3373(

Councilman Jim Beck

712-545-9314(

Councilman Chuck Hildreth

402-681-0982(

Councilman Elvis Jacobsen

712-545-3215(

City ClerkMary Martin

712-545-3981(

Park BoardMindi Hively

712-545-3062(

Message BoardRon Olson

712-545-3267(

Crescent Fire Dept.Non-Emergency712-545-3730

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Crescent Elementary712-545-3566

Crescent City CouncilSubmitted by Mary Martin, City Clerk. The City of Crescent is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY OF CRESCENT COUNCIL MEETING March 2, 2015 THE CRESCENT CITY COUNCIL met in regular session in the Crescent Community Hall at 7:00pm pursuant to the law. Mayor Brian Shea called the meeting to order. The following Council members were present: Beck and Hildreth, Anderson and Jacobsen, Morgan. MOTION BY JACOBSEN, seconded by Beck to accept consent agenda. Morgan, Beck and Hildreth, Anderson, Jacobsen, all ayes. Motion carried. 2015-2016 BUDGET submitted to Council for approval. MOTION BY JACOBSEN, seconded by Anderson to approve budget. Morgan, Beck and Hildreth, Anderson, Jacobsen, all ayes. Motion carried. DALTON MOORE TROOP 243 addressed Council with his Eagle Scout Proposal. His project is called ‘Free Little Library’ which would entail him making six different containers and then distributing, installing in city ROW. These would furnish free books for anyone to read. Bring a book, take a book. Council was in favor of this and when he is ready is to contact clerk for a meeting with council to discuss placement. DISCUSSION ON BRIDGE WEIGHT LIMIT ensued. Heavy trucks are going over the bridge and onto E. Welch St. and it is tearing up the roads. Council would like to lower the weight limit. Item tabled to April meeting. STEVE ALSTROM/ASCO RESTORATION met with Council regarding the roofs that need to be done this spring.He explained how he would work with the insurance co. so the City would not be hassled. B. ASTLEFORD/600 JOHNSON ST. addressed the Council regarding this property. He is putting the house up for sale with V. Jenkins within the next 2 weeks. He will remove all his property and be done with the house. MOTION BY HILDRETH, seconded by Jacobsen to have the house sold in 30 days. There was discussion on the time limit. Hildreth stated the City has been dealing with this house for 7 yrs. and it’s time to be done with it. MOTION BY JACOBSEN, seconded by Beck to allow the house to be on the market for 60 days, if not sold by that time, condemnation proceedings will be initiated. Demolition of the house would be at Astlefords expense. Morgan, Beck and Hildreth, Anderson, Jacobsen, all ayes. Motion carried. PARK REPORT/MINDY HIVELY stated that the park board intends to have movie night at the OLHVM in June, July, and August. Popcorn at possibly .25 a bag. Tennis lessons will be given at the ballpark for a fee. Plans on starting a volleyball league, baseball U12 and possibly U10. She requested permission from the council to purchase a gas grill for $400. Council approved. GALEN BARRETT/FIRE DEPARTMENT reported they are at 56 calls for the year so far. The dept. is in possession of a house to be used for training until May. He is then looking into being able to have a house burn training at the end. PLANNING/ZONING/RON OLSON reported that there has been a building permit approved. Anderson stated that the homeowner needs to be made aware of the valve that is in the center of what will be his driveway. Olson agreed. There are some variances that are still pending and they will be reviewed.SEWER AUDIT was presented to Council for their review. There were no questions and Council approved with the audit.CRAIG PETERSON/MAINTENANCE reported he had gotten a load of cold patch. He picked up debris from the message board but did not find any evidence as to who hit it. There will be a flashing red sign at the intersection soon. He came in early twice to plow snow. All the wild land gear is ready for spring when the grass fires start, where with the warmer weather it is expected. The men’s urinal was fixed with new pipes.MOTION BY BECK, seconded by Anderson to adjourn meeting. Morgan, Beck and Hildreth, Anderson, Jacobsen, all ayes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned 7:53PM

MINUTES OF THE CITY OF CRESCENT COUNCIL MEETING April 6th, 2015...THE CRESCENT CITY COUNCIL met in regular session in the Crescent Community Hall at 7:00pm pursuant to the law. Mayor Brian Shea called the meeting to order. The following Council members were present: Hildreth, Anderson, Beck and Jacobsen. Item #16 moved up on the agenda to #7.5. MOTION BY HILDRETH, seconded by Jacobsen to move item up on agenda. Hildreth, Anderson, Beck, Jacobsen, all ayes. Motion carried. MOTION BY ANDERSON, seconded by Beck to accept consent agenda. Beck, Hildreth, Anderson, Jacobsen, all ayes. Motion carried. ADOPTING ORDINANCE CHAPTER 166-GENERAL PROVISIONS-PARKING, DRIVEWAYS, GRADING AND EXCAVATION AND ESSENTIAL SERVICES. MOTION BY BECK, seconded by Anderson to approve Chapter 166 Ordinance # 040615, 1st reading. Beck, Hildreth, Anderson, Jacobsen, all ayes. Motion carried. CONSIDER SUSPENDING THE 2ND READING, MOTION BY JACOBSEN, seconded by Anderson to approve the suspension of the 2nd reading. Beck, Hildreth, Anderson, Jacobsen, all ayes. Motion carried. CONSIDER SUSPENDING THE 3RD READING, MOTION BY BECK, seconded by Hildreth to approve the suspension of the 3rd reading. Beck, Hildreth, Anderson, Jacobsen, all ayes. Motion carried. FINAL CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE CHAPTER 166, MOTION BY ANDERSON, seconded by Beck to approve the Final Consideration of Chapter 166. Beck, Hildreth, Anderson, Jacobsen, all ayes. Motion carried. ROB TAMISEA/ROMEO introduced owner of CH Wilson Trucking. He addressed the council with his plans when he purchases property west of town. Shamrock Trucking will rent the property and then sublet to Wilson Trucking. He states that he will provide jobs for Crescent. He stated what positions they would be looking for and within 3 yrs. be up to the numbers he states. He submitted a drawing of the proposed lot, but entire lot would be graveled. City does not want a gravel parking lot. They want a paved lot. Council decided they would want to talk amongst themselves and the public before making any decisions. Tamisea presented a drawing of a parcel lot split and was told he would have to follow procedures and get a parcel lot split form and all info would then go to the Planning & Zoning. LARRY WENDT/MICROFILM IMAGING addressed the council with a box of files that were scanned. Box included 3643 images that were scanned to microfilm. This took 8 hours for him to do. He listed prices of a small one to rent that would sit on the desk for $30.00/mth, this way things could be scanned as they came in. Eventually the City would like to see all of the files scanned. Off-site back-up would be and extra $55.00/mth. The city is running out of room to store files. TOM LISTON introduced himself. He has purchased 600 Johnson St. He will NOT take possession of the property, but his plans are to renovate the house and be done by October 2015. He will then either sell it or rent it out. Council was pleased with this and only asked that they be updated on progress. 2015-2016 LIBRARY CONTRACT SUBMITTED. MOTION BY JACOBSEN, seconded by Beck to approve the contract at .10 per thousand of evaluation. Beck, Hildreth, Anderson, Jacobsen, all ayes. Motion carried. MAYOR SHEA addressed the council that he is appointing Chuck Hildreth as liaison to the park. Hildreth informed Mindi (park director) that he has a popcorn machine, popcorn, and bags for the park at no cost to them. ROOF CONTRACTS were reviewed and council decided to go with Asco Restoration. This company will do all the roofs and work with the insurance company. Mindi requested that the park be done first since they have a tournament scheduled for May 16th. DISCUSSION ON BRIDGE WEIGHT LIMIT ensued. Heavy trucks are going over the bridge and onto E. Welch St. and it is tearing up the roads. Council would like to lower the weight limit. Motion by Hildreth, seconded by Beck to have an ordinance that E. Welch be made a 20 T weight limit road (farmer

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• City Council: First Monday of every month unless holiday—May 4th

• Crescent Optimist Club: First Thurs. at 7pm at Community of Christ.—May 7th

• Planning Committee: The Monday following the city council meeting.—May 11th

• Park Board: 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 PM during the inclem-ent weather at the Fire Barn and during good weather down at the park.—May 20th

FIREBARN BREAKFAST3rd Sunday of Every Month . 8am-12pm

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exempt) by the school. Beck, Hildreth, Anderson, Jacobsen, all ayes. Motion carried. DISCUSSION ON THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, this will be coordinated with the ordinances and will work together. MAPA found an $8000. Grant for this project and the city will be able to disperse this over 2 fiscal years for the remaining $10,000. This plan will help the city with it’s growth and make the ordinances specific. McNEIL’S UPDATE ON E. FLORENCE ST. A letter was sent to Mr. McNeil regarding the pigeons and he has retained counsel. It states clearly in the ordinance that no pigeons are allowed. His previous pigeons were grandfathered in under the ordinance, but once those died off there were to be no more. He requested a building application a few years ago stating that it was to be used for storage, which has turned out to not be the case and now has brought in more coops, without asking for an application. DISCUSSION ON POWELL’S CORNER ensued. The city has received an IDOT grant to do work on this corner to make visibility better for people coming out onto Old Lincoln Hwy. This grant must be followed to the letter or there could be a possibility of not receiving the money. Jason Craig has looked at the contract and there are some issues. We cannot cut down the trees between March 2015 and August 2015 due to the chance of migrating birds nesting, unless a bird survey is done which is extra money not included in the grant. This project can be done after that date. Craig submitted an on-going contract for work done by Olsson’s on any project. If we use them for any questions, etc. it would come off this contract. If we don’t use them, then we do not pay anything. MOTION BY HILDRETH, seconded by Beck to accept this agreement for professional services. Beck, Hildreth, Anderson, Jacobsen, all ayes. Motion carried. MINDI HIVELY/PARK DIRECTOR reported there has been a snag in doing movie night, having to do with copyright policies. The grill is in the concession stand and it was less than originally figured. Park board will clean up the park on April 25, 2015. They have a tournament planned for May 16th and May 23rd weekends. GALEN BARRETT/FIRE CHIEF reported that they have had 85 calls so far this year. Four contracts are submitted for council approval. City contract with Fire/Rescue submitted for approval. MOTION BY JACOBSEN, seconded by Anderson to approve contract. Beck, Hildreth, Anderson, Jacobsen, all ayes. Motion carried. ROCKFORD TOWNSHIP contract with Fire/Rescue submitted for approval. MOTION BY JACOBSEN, seconded by Beck to approve contract. Beck, Hildreth, Anderson, Jacobsen, all ayes. Motion carried. HAZEL DELL TOWNSHIP contract with Fire/Rescue submitted for approval. MOTION BY BECK, seconded by Anderson to approve contract. Beck, Hildreth, Anderson, Jacobsen, all ayes. Motion carried. LAKE TOWNSHIP contract with Fire/Rescue submitted for approval. MOTION BY JACOBSEN seconded by Beck to approve contract. Beck, Hildreth, Anderson, Jacobsen, all ayes. Motion carried. RON OLSON/PLANNING & ZONING reported that Hivelys’ variances went to the Board of Adjustments for final decision. Three (3) variances (height, front line setback, building sq. ft.) were reviewed. All three were approved by the board of adjustment. CRAIG PETERSON/MAINTENANCE reported the potholes are fixed. He has graded ROWs. Pokamoke Lane has been rocked because it was so soft. He is in the process of getting the mowing equipment ready. Primer motor on 1561 needed replacing. Finally has a truckload of scrap that he took in. He would like to start cleaning streets so would like to rent the attachment. The old pump house will be taken down this month or next. The pool needs some work on a valve so he will call in that particular company. Council will have to get a volunteer pool manager, who will oversee lifeguards, set schedules, etc. There is a storm sewer tube that has a hole in it up in Golden Hills which is in the process of being repaired. MOTION BY ANDERSON, seconded by Hildreth to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:45PM.

CLEANING 101:1/2 Hydrogen Peroxide and 1/2 water in a squirt bottle is hands down the best for cleaning pet stains off carpet as

well as other tough stains off carpet and clothing.

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Community AssetsTroy Thomason and Scott Kepler

Submitted by Linda Brewer

If Noah is ever called upon, again, to collect animals two by two, he could save a lot of time by starting at the acreage of Troy Thomason and Scott Kepler and their family, in the hills north of Crescent. H e w o u l d find chickens, ducks, geese, peacocks, quail, pheasants, swans, pigeons, turkeys, emus, rabbits, alpaca, sheep, goats, llamas, miniature donkeys, miniature horses, a full-sized horse, hamsters, guinea pigs, cats, dogs, and three Bengal cats (the domesticated ones, not tigers). To say they love animals is an understatement. “It started eight years ago, when we moved here,” Troy said. “Both Scott and I grew up on farms and owned animals. Since we had the land, we bought a miniature horse, a donkey and some poultry. It’s grown from then, as you can see! We got interested in exotic and rare species, those on “critical” lists and started buying some at animal auctions in the area. And they just accumulated.” “Granted,” he continued, “It’s a huge job, taking care of them. It takes about three hours a day. But all the kids help. It’s good for them to have that responsibility. And it costs several hundred dollars a month to feed them. We use Crescent Feed Store as much as we can. So we feel like we’re contributing to the local economy. It’s been a blessing to have them so close.” The animals are a “sort-of” business. “We can’t call it a business for taxes because you have to make a profit at least every three years to do that,” Troy said. But they sell chicken eggs and more exotic kinds. “Some people buy duck eggs at Easter because they can be blown out, decorated and kept forever.” They also sell some of their males at auction. A co-op shears the alpaca and buys the wool. They hope to breed the swans, Malay chickens and Egyptian geese and sell the hatchlings.

“We just look for opportunities to buy and sell and add to our collection,” he said. “The kids show some of the animals for 4-H. And others buy them for their kids to show. And we give chicks or eggs to teachers to use for science classes.” Bes ides the expense and t ime,

there are a few other problems that must be faced to have this menagerie. There are predators like hawks, eagles, coyotes, and fox. But the worst, Troy said, are raccoons. “We have a big dog that helps chase them away, but we lose a few occasionally. That’s hard on the kids.” They use a large-animal veterinarian from Shelby when they have health problems with their animals. “He’s good,” Troy said. “But sometimes he just has to guess. He doesn’t treat a lot of alpacas or llamas in southwest Iowa.” Two of the kids, Jacob and Kaylynn said they don’t mind the chores, except when it’s really cold. Kaylynn’s favorites are a cat named Rainbow Woman and Sweety, her chicken. “She sits on my leg,” she explained. They don’t like the mean roosters. “We run away from them,” Jacob said. Troy finished the interview by saying there was one more thing he wanted to share with area residents. Just down the hill from them is the McIntosh Cemetery. “It’s a township cemetery, but it’s very hard to get to, on the side of a hill and it doesn’t get much care,” he explained. “It has several dozen graves, dating back to the Civil War. We have a son buried there, so we try to take care of it. But it would be great if others would take an interest in it and volunteer to help keep it up.” If any reader would like more information about the cemetery or the mini zoo in the loess hills, you can e-mail Troy or Scott at ktfamilyfarm@gmail.com.

Help Kim Barents Kick Cancer’s Butt!

What: 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk Fundraiser for Kim BarentsWhen: Saturday, May 2ndWhere: 19318 Badger Avenue, Crescent, IA 51526Time: Race will start at 1:30 p.m.Cost: $25/person (includes run, lunch and t-shirt) Donations are welcome. The run will take place in the country in Crescent at Nikki Clausen’s house on the blacktop road. We will have hotdogs, chips, dessert and a drink for you before or after the run, whatever you choose. There will be a bounce house for the kiddos. Please fill out the entry form below and either mail to Nikki along with your money (see above address) OR you can send it through school mail or give to her at school as well. Please have your form turned in no later than April 17th so we have enough t-shirts and food. If you choose to hang out and socialize before, during or after feel free to pack a cooler and stay for a while! :) DONATIONS ARE WELCOME!!!! :) I ALSO SUGGEST BRINGING A LAWN CHAIR!

Name:_____________________

T-Shirt Size: S M L XL XXL Other:__________________

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Pott. County Sheriff’s Report

Submitted by Chief Deputy, John Reynold

3/4 at 10:09 AM Deputies Doty and Chambers were dispatched to the 200 block of E Welch St. in reference a follow up. 3/10 at 4:44 PM Deputies Ferguson and Freeman were dispatched to the 100 block of Powells Addition in reference a missing persons report. 3/14 at 9:53 PM Deputies Temeyer and Hiatt were dispatched to the 100 block of Mormon Bridge Rd. in reference a welfare check. 3/15 at 2:53 AM Deputies McCoy and Barnes were dispatched to the 100 block of Mormon Bridge Rd. in reference an alarm. 3/20 at 10:52 PM Deputies Norman and Barnes were dispatched to the 100 block of Mormon Bridge Rd. in reference an intoxicated driver. 3/26 at 5:04 AM Deputy Winchell was dispatched to the 1200 block of Walnut St. in reference a fraud report.Crescent Township Citations (30) Speeding (4) Seat Belt (3) No Insurance (2) No Registration (1) Fail to Obey Stop Sign (7) Warning Citations

10U May 16th and 17th (First game: 8:00am Saturday)

14U May 23rd and 24th (First game: 8:00am Saturday)

Entry Fee: $125.00. Two game guarantee with bracket play (weather permitting). This is a recreational tournament directed by

the Crescent Park Board. For more information and registration form, please contact the

Crescent Park BoardEmail: howly5@msn.com • 712-545-3062

SAND VOLLEYBALLThe Crescent Park Board would like to organize a

Recreational Sand Volleyball League. Teams will play one night per week (night TBD) starting in June.

If you have a team that may be interested in registering, please contact the Crescent Park Board Email: howly5@msn.com 712-545-3062

Let’s Play Ball!

CRESCENT BASEBALL TOURNAMENTS

Knowledge is Knowing

a Tomatois a Fruit.Wisdom is

Not Putting It in a Fruit

Salad—Miles Kington

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From the

Scrapbook

of Sharyl

Osborn.

“Father Terry”

was her

grandfather

and one of

the original

settlers in

the Crescent

area.

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How to Survive a Tornado Touchdown

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Here are some tips for surviving a tornado, provided by Dr. Greg Forbes, severe weather expert at The Weather Channel, and NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center. You’ve most like heard some of these tips a few hundred times over the years, but take a look. There’s some you may not have considered. Figure out a safe place to ride out the storm Do you live in a mobile home? Get out. Driving in a car? Get home as quickly as you can, and if that’s not possible, get to a sturdy building. Get away from windows and get underground Regardless of where you’re hunkering down, it should be as far away from windows as possible. Even if a tornado doesn’t hit, wind or hail could shatter windows, and if you’re nearby, you could get hurt. You should make every attempt to get underground during a severe storm, either in a basement or storm shelter. If neither is possible, head to the innermost room or hallway on the lowest floor of your home. The goal is to put as many walls between yourself and the outside world. In many cases, the outer walls of a home have been destroyed during a touchdown, but a few inner rooms are somewhat intact. If a tornado appears while you’re on the road...You should make every effort to find a safe building for shelter. If you can’t find one, NEVER hide under an overpass. Instead, find a ditch, get down and cover your head. Get as far from your vehicle as you can to prevent it from being blown onto you. Put on your shoes – and a helmet If you’re at home and severe weather is bearing down, prepare for the worst. If your house is damaged by a tornado, you could end up walking through debris that’s riddled with nails, glass shards and splintered wood. The best way to ensure your shoes aren’t scattered is to put on a pair before the storm comes. If you own a bike helmet, be sure to put it on during a severe storm. It could save you from life-threatening head trauma if your home suffers a direct hit.

Keep your pets on a leash or in a carrier, and bring them with you They’re a part of the family, so make sure they go to a safe place with you. Make sure their collar is on for identification purposes, and keep them leashed if they’re not in a crate. If your home is damaged by a tornado, it might not be familiar to them anymore, and they might get loose. Be sure to get them to a safe place or put them inside a crate while performing clean-up. Don’t leave your home and try to drive away from a tornado If you made it home, stay there. Tornadoes can shift their path, and even if you think you’re directly in the line of the storm, being inside shelter is safer than being inside a car. Traffic jams could keep you from getting out of the storm’s path, or a small wobble could send the storm in a different direction. Know your severe weather terms: SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH: Conditions are conducive to the development of severe thunderstorms in and around the watch area. These storms produce hail of ¾ inch in diameter and/or wind gusts of at least 58 mph. SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING: Issued when a severe thunderstorm has been observed by spotters or indicated on radar, and is occurring or imminent in the warning area. These warnings usually last for a period of 30 to 60 minutes. TORNADO WATCH: Conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms and multiple tornadoes in and around the watch area. People in the affected areas are encouraged to be vigilant in preparation for severe weather. TORNADO WARNING: Spotters have sighted a tornado or one has been indicated on radar, and is occurring or imminent in the warning area. When a tornado warning has been issued, people in the affected area are strongly encouraged to take cover immediately.

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The longest inaugural address by a U.S. president was given by William Henry Harrinson. It was one hour, forty-five min-utes long during an intense snowstorm. One month later, he died of pneumonia.

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George Washington Carver invented peanut butter. It takes more than five hun-dred peanuts to make one twelve-ounce jar of peanut butter.

The color of a chili is no indication of its spiciness, but size usually is—the smaller the pepper, the hotter it is.

In Turkey in the sixteenth and sev-enteenth centuries, anyone caught drinking coffee was put to death.

Two million different combinations of sandwiches can be created from a Subway menu.

The amount of potato chips Ameri-can’s eat each year weighs six times more than the Titanic.

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During your lifetime, you will eat sixty thousand pounds of food—the weight of six elephants.

A family of six died in Oregon dur-ing World War II as a result of a Japanese balloon bomb.

In April 1945 a Japanese balloon bomb exploded over the Dundee neigh-borhood in Omaha. The incident was part of a large World War II campaign by the Japanese military to cause mass chaos in American cities. However, the story was suppressed by the American military until after the war was over. Nobody was hurt in the explosion.

Like tomatoes, cucumbers are a fruit.

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