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by Florence Shea

craps, armadillos, toothbrushes

Beethoven who was a coffee lover, was so particular about his coffee that he always counted 60 beans each cup when he prepared his brew.

Coffee, along with beer and peanut butter, is on the national list of " ten most recognizable odors."

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The first crossword puzzle published in the United States appeared on the New York World in December 1933. It contained 32 clues.

The French dice game known as hazards was introduced to the United States in New Orleans by a Creole on 1813. The nickname for a Creole man was Johnny Crapaoud. At first the game was referred to as Crapaoud's game and later as craps.

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Daisy Ducks nieces were April, May and June.

The Incredible Hulk's girlfriend was Betsy Ross.

Before spinach, Popeye ate garlic for strength.

Armadillos can be housebroken.

During the 1600's boys and girls in England wore dresses until they were about seven years old.

Farmers in England are required by law to provide pigs with toys.

If a lobster loses an eye it will grow another one.

For beer commercials, they add liquid detergent to the beer to make it foam more.

Tooth brushing tools date back to 3500-3000 BC when the Babylonians and the Egyptians made a brush by fraying the end of a twig. Tombs of the ancient Egyptians have been found containing toothpicks alongside their owners.

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