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Written and edited by: <strong>Becca</strong> <strong>Toben</strong><br />
Hour 4
1<br />
Table of Contents<br />
100 Word Story - Puppy Power 2<br />
100 Word Story - Bad Balloon! 3<br />
What’s The Word 4<br />
Health/Medical 5<br />
Points to Ponder 6<br />
Did You Know? 7<br />
Did You Know? 8<br />
Did You Know? 9<br />
Jokes & Riddles 10 & 11<br />
Chocolate Cookies Made to Impress 12<br />
Penn Station Review 13<br />
I Survived... 14<br />
What’s The Word Answer Sheet 15
2<br />
Puppy Power!<br />
I was having fun at school when my dad came to pick me up. I was only five but I knew<br />
something great was about to happen. After a fifteen minute drive home, my dad parked in our<br />
driveway and looked back at me, excited. I hopped out of the car and saw neighbors walking to<br />
our front door to see something adorable. I walked into my house, puzzled, and there he was.<br />
Sitting in the couch corner, a puppy who I recognized from our trip to the pet store. With his<br />
adorable wagging tail, I fell in love instantly.
3<br />
Bad Balloon!<br />
I had this glow in the dark balloon in my room. I was trying to fall asleep when all of the<br />
sudden, I looked up and this balloon was moving around my bed. I was very confused. I tried to<br />
ignore it. About ten minutes later, it started moving closer to me so I got up, turned off my fan,<br />
and put it in the corner of my room. About twenty minutes later, I woke up. It was above me. I<br />
screamed and it starting bouncing off of my head. To this day, I can’t keep balloons in my room.
4<br />
What’s The Word?<br />
Match the weird words to their definitions!<br />
Kakorrhaphiophobia-<br />
Macrosmatic-<br />
Nudiustertian-<br />
Tyrotoxism-<br />
Phenakism-<br />
The day before yesterday<br />
To be poisoned with cheese<br />
Fear of failure<br />
To have a good sense of smell<br />
A tightrope walker<br />
Cerulean- A shelter from rain<br />
Funambulist-<br />
Noegenesis-<br />
Scripturient-<br />
Welter-<br />
Gabelle-<br />
Oxter-<br />
Quire-<br />
Ombrifuge-<br />
Pelf-<br />
Deception or trickery<br />
A confused mass or jumble<br />
Two dozen sheets of paper<br />
The production of knowledge<br />
An outdated word for armpit<br />
A tax on salt<br />
Wealth<br />
Deep sky blue<br />
Having a violent desire to write
5<br />
Mandela Effect<br />
“The Mandela effect is the observed phenomenon of people having clear memories of events<br />
that did not occur or misremembering significant events and facts.”<br />
(http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/Mandela-effect) In simpler terms, many people remember<br />
something from their childhood being one way, but they discover that it was completely different. A<br />
popular example of the Mandela Effect is the Berenstain Bears theory. Some people do remember it<br />
being Berenstain, but many others are most certain that it was spelled Berenstein. Some other examples<br />
of this issue include people remembering Curious George having a tail even though he does not. Many<br />
people also remember the original Snow White movie quote being Mirror Mirror on the wall, however,<br />
the quote is actually Magic Mirror on the wall. So many people thought it was The Looney Toons even<br />
though the 1930’s television show was actually called The Looney Tunes. There is a strong belief of many<br />
others that The Flintstones was actually spelled Flinstones. “Maybe it’s parallel universes or time travel,<br />
maybe it’s just bad memory — either way, it’s fascinating.”<br />
(https://www.buzzfeed.com/christopherhudspeth/crazy-examples-of-the-mandela-effect-that-will-make<br />
-you-ques?utm_term=.jvLJMPwXv#.pywbW5J3k) Another example of the Mandela Effect may shock you.<br />
The famous movie quote, Luke, I am your father from Star Wars Empire Strikes Back, doesn’t even exist.<br />
The quote is actually No, I am your father which was said by Darth Vader after Luke Skywalker accused<br />
Vader of killing his father. Do you think that the Mandela effect really exists or is it just a myth? Which of<br />
these Mandela Effect examples, if any, have affected you?
6<br />
Points to Ponder<br />
Geoffrey Abrams: Can vegetarians eat animal crackers?<br />
Bryan <strong>Toben</strong>: If shorts are called shorts shouldn't pants be called longs?<br />
Reece <strong>Toben</strong>: Why is a carrot more orange than an orange?<br />
Rachel Fain: Why does the sun lighten our hair but darken our skin?<br />
Taryn Pedersen: If you try to fail and you succeed, which have you done?<br />
Caroline Clarke: If you punch yourself and it hurts, does that make you weak or strong?<br />
Katie Noll: History classes are only going to get longer and harder as time passes.<br />
Sydney Kauphusman: When a pregnant woman swims, she is a human submarine.<br />
Madison West: I wonder what my dog named me?<br />
Andrew Flekier: “Go to bed, you’ll feel better in the morning” is the human version of “Did you turn it<br />
off and turn it back on again?<br />
Stella Prophater: Clapping is just hitting yourself because you really like something.<br />
Eileen O’hara: Can you imagine a giraffe without a long neck?<br />
Selin Ulusarac: Are newborns always crying because they are feeling the worst pain they have ever<br />
experienced?<br />
Isabella Carney: If Ellen Degeneres gives out large things on her show like Oprah, her show could be<br />
called Ellen-De-Generous.<br />
Christina <strong>Toben</strong>: Your stomach thinks that all potato is mashed.
7<br />
Did You Know?<br />
Why are firetrucks red? “One theory holds that fire trucks are red, because the earliest<br />
fire departments were made up of unpaid volunteers. These volunteers didn't have much money,<br />
and red was the cheapest color of paint to use, so they painted their fire trucks red.”<br />
(http://wonderopolis.org/wonder/why-are-fire-trucks-red/) Some other people believe that<br />
firetrucks were originally painted red because many cars back then were black or white so the<br />
bright red would stick out in a crowd. Ford cars were all made black in the 1920’s. Nowadays,<br />
there are many other colors that they make emergency vehicles with but the primary color used<br />
is red. No matter what color they make the trucks, we should appreciate what they do for us.
8<br />
Did You Know?<br />
How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? This question first<br />
appeared in a Tootsie Pop commercial. Many people became interested enough to actually try<br />
and find out. “A group of engineering students from Purdue University reported that its licking<br />
machine, modeled after a human tongue, took an average of 364 licks to get to the center of a<br />
Tootsie Pop. Twenty of the group's volunteers assumed the licking challenge-unassisted by<br />
machinery-and averaged 252 licks each to the center.”<br />
(http://tootsie.com/howmanylick-experiments) It really depends on who is testing it because<br />
everyone is different. Is it worth the time and effort to try this for yourself, or, would you rather<br />
just enjoy your treat?
9<br />
Did You Know?<br />
Can dogs eat human food? Many people already know that dogs can have certain human<br />
foods. In fact, some human foods are great for dogs! “Blueberries are a great summer treat for<br />
dogs. Broccoli is a great source of fiber and Vitamin C when given in moderation.<br />
(http://dogtime.com/dog-health/general/21380-human-foods-that-are-ok-for-dogs) Many other<br />
foods however, can be terrible for dogs. Some of these foods include avocados, grapes, raisins,<br />
and chocolate. Give your best friend the best!
10<br />
1Q. What do you call a cow with no legs?<br />
1A. Ground Beef.<br />
Jokes and Riddles!<br />
2Q. What is red and smells like blue paint?<br />
2A. Red Paint.<br />
3Q. What does a pepper do when it is angry?<br />
3A. It gets jalapeno face!<br />
4Q. Mary’s father has 5 daughters. SaSa, SeSe, SiSi, SoSo, and who?<br />
4A. Mary!<br />
5Q. The blue house is made of blue painted wood. The red house is made of red painted<br />
wood. The pink house is made of pink painted wood. The orange house is made of orange<br />
painted wood. What is the green house made of?<br />
5A. Glass!<br />
6Q. What is the longest word in the dictionary?<br />
6A. Smiles, because there is a mile between each s!<br />
7Q. What word becomes shorter after you add two letters to it?<br />
7A. Short!
11<br />
8Q. A man was driving his truck. His lights were not on. The moon was not out. Up ahead,<br />
a woman was crossing the street. How did he see her?<br />
8A. It was a bright and sunny day!<br />
9Q. What is always coming but never arrives?<br />
9A. Tomorrow!<br />
10Q. What gets broken without being held?<br />
10A. A promise!<br />
11Q. What instrument can you hear but not see?<br />
11A. Your voice!<br />
12Q. What is next in this sequence? JFMAMJJASON_?<br />
12A. D for December<br />
13Q. What is the best time for the trampoline?<br />
13A. Spring Time<br />
14Q. Why did the cow cross the road?<br />
14A. To get to the mooovies!<br />
15Q. Can a kangaroo jump higher than a house?<br />
15A. Of course, houses don’t jump!
12<br />
Chocolate Chip Cookies Made To Impress!<br />
Preparation time: 15 minutes<br />
Baking time: 12 minutes<br />
Ready in: 1 hour and 40 minutes<br />
Recipe by: Debbi Borsick<br />
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/15004/award-winning-soft-chocolate-chip-cookies/<br />
Ingredients:<br />
4 ½ cups of all purpose flour<br />
2 teaspoons of baking soda<br />
2 cups (4 sticks) of softened butter<br />
1 ½ cups of packed brown sugar<br />
½ cu of white sugar<br />
2 (3.4 ounce) packages of instant vanilla pudding mix<br />
4 eggs<br />
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract<br />
4 cups of chocolate chips<br />
2 cups of chopped walnuts (optional, DO NOT USE IF A CONSUMER IS ALLERGIC)<br />
Directions:<br />
1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Sift together the flour and baking soda,<br />
set aside.<br />
2: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Beat in<br />
the instant pudding mix until blended. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Blend in the flour<br />
mixture. Finally, stir in the chocolate chips and nuts. Drop cookies by rounded<br />
spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.<br />
3: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Edges should be golden brown.<br />
This recipe is perfect for parties or just for any given time! These cookies are<br />
very fun to make and even more fun to eat! They go perfectly with a glass of milk.<br />
The secret ingredient (vanilla pudding) softens the cookies to the point where they<br />
melt in your mouth! These cookies are perfectly magnificent in every way! They<br />
have just enough chocolate and there is a slight buttery taste! 5 out 5 stars and<br />
11/10 rating!
13<br />
Penn Station Review<br />
Penn Station is an amazing restaurant that makes and sells East coast sub<br />
sandwiches. Personally, it is my favorite restaurant because of the quality and flavor.<br />
You walk into the restaurant and they greet you nicely. After deciding what you want<br />
to eat, you order your food and walk down to the cash register. They sell extras like<br />
chips, cookies, and fresh squeezed lemonade. Everything is always made fast and<br />
fresh. The food is served to you hot and the food seemingly melts in your mouth. The<br />
cookies are shaped like squares with square chocolate chips and they are creamy and<br />
delicious. I would rate Penn Station a 5/5 stars because of the infinite flavors and the<br />
friendly service.
14<br />
I Survived A Chip Auger Drill Through The Head<br />
In 2003, Ron Hunt was balancing on a ladder at a construction site in<br />
California. The ladder broke and he fell head first onto a large chip auger drill.<br />
The drill went straight through his eye socket and came out of the back of his<br />
skull. Ouch! His coworkers brought him to the hospital while trying to accept the<br />
fact that there was an 18 inch drill stuck in his head. At the hospital, they cut<br />
off the ends of the drill that were sticking out of his head, all while he was<br />
conscious and talking! They decided to surgically remove the rest. After noticing<br />
how loose it was, doctors basically just unscrewed it from his head. Ron didn’t<br />
have enough money to pay for his hospital bills after surgery, so, many<br />
generous people set up a hospital fund for him. Everybody was surprised that<br />
he was alive.<br />
http://www.cracked.com/article_20068_5-absurdly-fatal-injuries-you-wont-believepeople-survived.html
15<br />
What’s The Word Answer Sheet!<br />
Kakorrhaphiophobia-<br />
Macrosmatic-<br />
Nudiustertian-<br />
Tyrotoxism-<br />
Phenakism-<br />
Cerulean-<br />
Funambulist-<br />
Noegenesis-<br />
Scripturient-<br />
Welter-<br />
Gabelle-<br />
Oxter-<br />
Quire-<br />
Ombrifuge-<br />
Fear of failure<br />
To have a good sense of smell<br />
The day before yesterday<br />
To be poisoned with cheese<br />
Deception or trickery<br />
Deep sky blue<br />
A tightrope walker<br />
The production of knowledge<br />
Having a violent desire to write<br />
A confused mass or jumble<br />
A tax on salt<br />
An outdated word for armpit<br />
Two dozen sheets of paper<br />
A shelter from rain<br />
Pelf- Wealth
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