Monthly Archives: January 2012

Food Friday

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Liza

Did you know in 1943 the U.S. put a ban on sliced bread?  Officials believed the heavier paper needed to keep sliced bread from drying out and becoming stale could be saved as part of the war effort. Join us … Continue reading →

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Thinker Thursday

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Liza

Did you know the first watch was invented by Peter Henlein around 1500?  It didn’t have a minute hand, and it was the size of a hamburger. Join us on Thinker Thursdays to learn about people who have had great … Continue reading →

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Wagging Wednesday

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Liza

Lots of people have seen camels used like horses, where people can ride them around the desert.  But did you know that camels also create really useful poo?  Camel poo is so dry when it leaves the camel that it … Continue reading →

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