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trivia

I Didn’t Know That ... Bet You played. On May 30, 1982, Ripken entered the Orioles’ lineup Which Is The Longest War In American History?
and didn’t leave until three more presidents were inaugurated
The War in Afghanistan is the longest war in American
Didn’t Know It Either and nearly two decades had passed. Ripken went on to play history, outlasting the Civil War, Spanish-American War,
2,632 games in a row before ending the streak by voluntarily World War I, World War II, and Korean War combined! The
Fascinating trivia facts removing himself from a game against the New York Yankees Afghanistan War began in October 2001, and was triggered
compiled by Stanley on Sept. 19, 1998. by the Sept. 11 attacks. The nearly 18-year war has led to the
Morgenbesser deaths of over 2,400 American soldiers, along with thousands
Which Is The World’s Most Livable City As Of 2019? of Taliban and Al Qaeda fighters – as well as thousands of
Which Is The Only It’s long been known for its grandiose architecture, Afghan civilians.
Nation In The World That lashings of green spaces and traditional coffee shops – and
Averages More Than One now Vienna is building itself a reputation for something Who Is The Only American Given A National Holiday
Car Per Person? even more coveted. The Austrian capital has been ranked Besides George Washington?
The Republic of San the world’s most livable city for the second year running, In 1986, Martin Luther King Jr. Day was designated as an
Marino is one of the smallest topping the table with almost perfect scores. It was followed official holiday after a bill was first introduced in the House
countries in the world; it is by Melbourne, which Vienna toppled from pole position last of Representatives in 1968. Each legislative session the bill
located in southern Europe. year after seven years at the top. Sydney, Osaka and Calgary
In terms of Gross Domestic Product, San Marino is one of make up the top five on the annual Global Livability Index Trivia on page 16
the wealthiest countries in the world. San Marino has one of of 140 cities around the world, researched by The Economist
the lowest unemployment rates in Europe, with no national Intelligence Unit. Answer for
debt and a budget surplus. San Marino is the only country in
the world with more vehicles than people. There were 1,263 What Item Did The First Vending Machines In The Crossword Puzzle
vehicles for every 1,000 people in the country in 2013. By United States Dispense?
comparison, the United States is ranked 25th in the world In 1888, the Thomas Adams Gum Company introduced
by number of passenger cars per person. There are 439 cars the very first vending machines to the United States. The
here for every thousand Americans. vending machines were installed on the elevated subway
platforms in New York City and sold Tutti-Frutti gum. The
What Is The Approximate Population Of China? machine itself was very primitive compared to the vending
China’s 2019 population was 1.43 billion. China, officially machines of the 21st century. It included a coin slot, a shelf
the People’s Republic of China, is the largest country in the for the product to be distributed to the consumer, and two
world. Its population is equivalent to 18.59 percent of the levers that, when pushed down, activated the system inside.
total world population. India, the next largest country, has Soon, vending machines were available that offered almost
120 million fewer people, for a population of 1.28 billion. everything, including cigarettes, hot meals and stamps.
The United States, the third largest country in the world, has
a much smaller population of 323 million. Estimates show Who Was The First United States President To Have
that India will pass China as the most populous nation in the Been Divorced?
world in the next couple of decades. Ronald Reagan, the country’s 40th commander in chief,
was the first president to have taken office after going through
Who Holds The Record For Most Consecutive Games a divorce. The actor-turned-conservative politician split
Played In Major League Baseball History? from his first wife, actress Jane Wyman, decades before he
On Sept. 6, 1995, Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken ran for President of the United States. He remarried in 1952
Jr. played in his 2,131st consecutive game, breaking “Iron to Nancy Reagan, who became the first lady when he took
Horse” Lou Gehrig’s record for most consecutive games office in 1981.
Pet Matters

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 Palm Beach County. We’ve been rescuing, rehabilitating,
and re-homing the homeless animals in our community for more
than 30 years. Our not for profit 501c3 organization consists of
our Jupiter based Adoption Center, Veterinary Clinic (open to the
public), Thrift Boutique, and Palm City Ranch.

When considering adding a furry family member to your family,
please visit our Palm City Ranch at 4841 S.W. Zarrella Street.
All of our adoptable dogs and cats are now at our ranch but by
the time you are reading this article, we may very well have furry
residents in our new Jupiter home at 100 Capital Street in the Jupiter
Commerce Park! Call us at 561-747-5311 ext. 2 for information!
Blessings to you for your support and faith in us… all for the
LOVE of animals!

Patricia Deshong, President

Progress with
our new building.
Please help us
get to the finish
line by donating This is what Furry Friends is all about…rescuing, rehabilitating,
today! Our clinic and giving homeless companion animals their best future… no
is now open at 100 matter how long it takes to find it. We invite you to come visit us!
Capital Street. Our website is www.furryfriendsadoption.org.
Our Adoption Furry Friends depends on the generous support from donors
Center will be like you. Without Furry Friends, the future of the many animals
finished soon!! we save would be uncertain. Thank you for donating and helping
us continue our animal saving mission.
If you would like to be a part of our new beginning, please Ways to donate (tax ID #59-2111273):
contact us. Like each nail, block, & tile, every donation, no matter 1. Mail a check made payable to Furry Friends to 100 Capital
how small, will help make our dream come true… All for the Love Street, Jupiter, FL 33458.
of Animals. 2. Visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org
Please visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org or call 3. Call us with your credit card information at 561.747.5311 ext. 3
561.747.5311 ext. 1 for more information. Ask for Pat Deshong, “Your donation creates the possibilities to make miracles
President, or Curry Krasulak, Director of Development. happen for our Furry Friends”
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