Chalk is Something Special

Some of the best mathematicians in the world, apparently have one thing in common. They love Hagoromo chalk! This particular brand of Japanese chalk has a secret ingredient, that one professor assumed could only be angel’s tears. The company went out of business, so people have been hoarding the precious chalk!

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Drinks Are on Me

What’s your favorite drink? Today is National Beverage Day! Did you know you can go for 3 weeks without food, but only 3 to 4 days without water? Water is the best thing for your body to drink, but it’s also in lemonade, coffee, hot chocolate, sodas, and most other drinks. Stay hydrated with your favorite beverage!

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It’s a Little Overdue

A library in Ontario had a book returned, that was 49 years overdue! The attached apology note explained, “I am an outrageously slow reader… but here’s the book back.” The book, called “Great Moments in Chess”, showed up in the book drop. Perhaps the reader was afraid to find out how much the fine would be!

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Proud To Be Mexican

Today is Cinco de Mayo, which is Spanish for the Fifth of May. The day commemorates a victory in 1861: when 2000 Mexican soldiers fought off 6000 French soldiers in the Battle of Puebla, during the Franco-Mexican War. Mexican-Americans started the holiday as a celebration of their Mexican heritage including music, food, and dancing.

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Contented Bear in a Hot Tub

Hannah Strickland, a visitor renting a cabin in Gatlinburg Tennessee, found out she’ll need to share the hot tub with local residents. She photographed 3 black bears wandering the property. One of them was enjoying a relaxing soak, in the hot tub on the back porch! They eventually wandered off, and gave Hannah her turn.

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