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Trivia from page 10 decriminalize premarital fornication is stuck in politics. the methane in their flatulence. The largest concentration
HB914 would repeal the state statute that classifies it as of cattle is in Brazil, followed by India and China; more
those years are counted, the show ran for 72 years before a misdemeanor for “any unmarried person to voluntarily than 100 countries have over one million cattle in total.
ending in 2009 due to low ratings. Attempting to catch have sexual intercourse with any other person.” Those The U.S. is in fourth place with about 89 million cows,
up on Guiding Light would be a full-time job! The time convicted face a $250 fine but no jail time. which is still only about 6 percent of the world’s total!
slot was then given to the revival of Let’s Make a Deal.
Who Wrote The Pledge Of Allegiance? Who Was Buried With A Bottle Of Jack Daniels
What Is The Second-Most Popular Book Of All Time Francis Bellamy wrote the Pledge of Allegiance, Whiskey, A Pack Of Cigarettes, A Zippo Lighter And
After The Bible? while Francis Scott Key wrote The Star-Spangled 10 Dimes?
Gone with the Wind is more popular among Americans Banner. Together, the two helped construct pivotal In 1998, the legendary singer, actor and show-business
than both the Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings series, aspects of American history. Bellamy was the son of a icon Frank Sinatra died of a heart attack at the age of
along with such other classics as To Kill a Mockingbird, Baptist minister and worked as an editor of the Youth’s 82. The My Way singer was buried his way, with a bottle
Catcher in the Rye, and The Great Gatsby. To date, Companion magazine in 1891. Despite his religious of Jack Daniel’s whiskey, a pack of Camel cigarettes, a
the book has sold more than 30 million copies and, upbringing, the phrase “under God” was not included in Zippo lighter, and a dollar’s worth of dimes. The dimes
interestingly enough, crosses party lines; it is the most his original pledge. That part was added in 1954, when were reportedly in case he needed to use a pay phone. His
popular book among both Republicans and Democrats. Congress voted to have it inserted. daughter Tina Sinatra said carrying the dimes dated back
to the 1963 kidnapping of her brother, when her father
In Which State Is It Illegal To Have Sex Before How Many Cows Are There On Earth? was forced to communicate with the ransom-demanding
Marriage? That is a lot of bulldung. With approximately 1.5 kidnappers via various pay phones throughout the city.
In the state of Virginia, having sex before marriage is billion cows on the planet, these animals are actually one “He never wanted to get caught not able to make a phone
considered a crime and is a punishable offense. A bill to of the largest contributors to global warming –– thanks to call.” He always carried 10 dimes.

Things I Didn’t Know I Didn’t Know
The U.S. retail industry makes $6.8 billion a year from
gift cards that no one redeems. The United States college
with the most students is the University of Central Florida
with an enrollment 66,183 students. Japan has the highest
life expectancy in the world: 83.7 years. Potato is the
most-consumed vegetable in America. Bacteria causes
the holes in Swiss Cheese. The average person has about
five dreams per night, or 1,825 dreams per year. The first
airline flight attendants in the United States were all
nurses. On average, more than 100,000 people a day get
speeding tickets in the United States. Chinese is the most
spoken language in the world. Atheism is punished with
the death penalty in 13 countries. Snickers is the world’s
best-selling candy bar. About 165,000 cars are produced
every day.

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Pet Matters

For The Love Of Animals

by Pat Deshong, President of Furry Friends Adoption,
Clinic & Ranch
“For the Love of Animals” features real
stories happening at Furry Friends in
Jupiter. We are The Humane Society of
Greater Jupiter/Tequesta and the only no-
kill shelter open to the public in northern Thank you to our sponsors! And a special thank you to CBS
Palm Beach County. We’ve been rescuing, Channel 12 for their commitment to our special Telethon event!
rehabilitating, and re-homing the homeless
animals in our community for more than 30 Axe is a Dolly’s Dream Dog and his adoption fee is already paid!
years. Our not for profit 501c3 organization Plus he goes home with you with lots of goodies. Please come see
consists of our Jupiter based Adoption Center, Veterinary Clinic Axe at our Jupiter Adoption Center.
(open to the public), Thrift Boutique, and Palm City Ranch.

President Pat Deshong with CBS Channel 12 Reporter
Hall of Famers Willie Roaf & Kristen Chapman & volunteers
Joe Namath and Mayor Todd Wodraska
Furry Friends’ new
Adopti on Cent e r &
As they say, every picture tells a story. Here is little Jack telling Veterinary Clinic, located
CBS News Anchorman Jim Grimes about his lemonade stand which at 100 Capital Street in the
raised $47 dollars for Furry Friends. Bert and Sallie Korman pledging Jupiter Commerce Park, will
a $100,000 matching donation in memory of their late daughter-in-law. be completed in September
Starbucks on W. Indiantown Road delivering goodies and much needed 2019. We have work to do
caffeine to Furry Friends’ clinic in the wee hours of the morning. and money to raise, but with Photo courtesy of Samantha Farmer
These are just three of the countless examples of how the your help, we can realize
community galvanized to support the Capital Campaign for Furry the dream that’s been the we save would be uncertain. Thank you for donating and helping
Friends’ new Jupiter-based Adoption Center & Veterinary Clinic on hope of our organization for us continue our animal saving mission.
Friday, July 19th. A telethon, hosted all day by CBS News Channel decades. Ways to donate (tax ID #59-2111273):
12, raised more than $237,000 for our vision, our future, our soon- If you would like to be a 1. Mail a check made payable to Furry Friends to 401 Maplewood
to-be reality for the many dogs and cats who find themselves at our part of our new beginning, Drive, Ste. 8, Jupiter, FL 33458.
doors and in need of our rescue, rehabilitation, and re-homing help. please contact us. Like each 2. Visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org
Historically, July 19th was one of our greatest days! As President nail, block, & tile, every 3. Call us with your credit card information at 561.747.5311 ext. 1
of Furry Friends, words cannot express how proud we are to be your donation, no matter how “Your donation
hometown shelter. And how excited we are to know that our new small, will help make our dream come true… All for the Love of creates th e
home, located in the Jupiter Commerce Park, is nearing completion. Animals. possibilities to
Once built, it will create bright possibilities, not only for the dogs Please visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org or call make miracles
and cats in our care, but for the entire community. It will truly be a 561.747.5311 ext. 1 for more information. Ask for Pat Deshong, happen for our
destination point for everyone to come & be a part of the promise President, or Curry Krasulak, Director of Development. Furry Friends”
we give to our animals each and every day. The promise of “happily This is what Furry Friends is all about…rescuing, rehabilitating,
ever after” for every single one… no matter how long it takes. and giving homeless companion animals their best future… no
From the bottom of our hearts, we are so thankful to the sponsors, matter how long it takes to find it. We have many wonderful
donors, volunteers, staff members, businesses and supporters who dogs and cats at our Jupiter Adoption Center and Palm City
make up our vast cheerleading team. With you, we are making the Ranch. We invite you to come visit us! Our website is www.
possibilities for miracles a reality. furryfriendsadoption.org.
Blessings to you for your support and faith in us… all for the Furry Friends depends on the generous support from donors
LOVE of animals! like you. Without Furry Friends, the future of the many animals
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