What do you get when you combine an elephant with a fish?
Swimming trunks!
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Trivia Test: Turkey National Symbol
HISTORY: Which founding father wanted the turkey to be the national symbol of America rather than the eagle?
Moments in Time: Albert Einstein
On Oct. 17, 1933, Albert Einstein arrived in the United States as a refugee from Nazi Germany after renouncing his German citizenship.
Top Ten Movies: Nuns on top again
The Nun II takes the top spot yet again. Expend4bles fights its way to number two. Barbie is still in the number five spot.
Divas on a Dime: Apple Dutch Baby
There's no better way to celebrate the changing seasons than with a warm, comforting dish that's both budget friendly and oh so delicious.
Flashback: Leo Sayer Song
Name the Leo Sayer song that is based on his long conversation in a phone booth.
Strange But True: Chloroform
Chloroform was once used in the treatment of asthma, cholera and gonorrhea, not to mention as a sweetener in medicines.
Weird News: Camouflage Pants
A resident of Trail in British Columbia called police on Sept. 8 to complain of a man wearing camouflage pants, which he believed to be a violation of some rule…
Grandmas feed everyone
Grandma's accidental text with teen started Thanksgiving tradition that endures in his adulthood.
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Go Figure! Oct 5
The idea of Go Figure is to arrive at the figures given at the bottom and right-hand columns of the diagram.
Penton: In the NHL, the kids are alright
Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Auston Matthews, Nathan MacKinnon and Co. may still be in their 20s and considered young, but when it comes to REALLY young…
Pop 89: Fill the Salt Shakers and Read, Read, Read
The UPS man enters the library, huffing and puffing, and cursing me by name. He drops his boxes on the desk in front of Betty, who is wearing her librarian hat today.
Growing Through Grief: Freedom to try something new
After a significant loss it is common for us to pull into ourselves and go into hiding. We play small. We get into some sort of daily routine that feels safe…
Check It Out: Be careful what you applaud
A child said, “I try to teach my mom something new every day. Because you’re supposed to learn from your mistakes.” Hopefully, there will be a lesson learned…
NATIONAL NEWSPAPER WEEK: The Real People Behind The Press
It's no secret that thousands of news stories are published in Canada each day. From local community features to national breaking news stories, the people behind the press work tirelessly…
Talk about a parade!
Wasn’t that a parade? We’re still talking about it! Be sure to check out all of our photos in The Weekly Bean…