National Amuser – Fast Reads

Heretics Deny Moonshot

Zany folks do not think humans have been to the moon. For a long time, not everyone has agreed on everything. "History is what we are told," declares Sally Molay, who denies far-out trips to the moon and beyond. Read Moonshot

Heretics like Ms. Molay now hand out full-color printed brochures with the details of their wild ideas. Sally says to "believe what you may while you can since opinions may become as rare as gold." The printing industry supports growing more trees to make paper.

"The power of the printed word and freedom of the press belongs to each of us. The pen is a mighty sword. But, digital words on computers are not swords," adds Sally.

"If you post something, it can vanish. If you print it and hand to someone, it ignites the mind, or it can be burnt to get warm if it is cold," she laughs. Preppers suggest keeping some kindling (woods sticks and paper) as a fire starter if needed and to put wooden matches in waterproof containers.

Sally truthfully explains how common household electronics today are believed to hold more computer power than did NASA for space programming and its spacey mind games activities.

"A toaster oven in a tiny kitchen has bigger computer chip power," she says. "It is high science fiction, with lots of added sugar, to believe the walk on the moon as seen on TV was real," she scoffs.

Sally is not related to the historic Jacques de Molay, a heretic burned alive at the stake for outlandish ideas and keeping secrets. "We share a similar last name. Some folks think him and I are alike," she adds.

For those who deny science, whether society will tolerate competing nonsense is a good question to debate. Would voters justify an outcome to eliminate (get rid of) heretic oddballs who insist science is a scam if it were put on the ballot?

Social media platforms (Big Brother) can delete, flag, and ghost zany posts instantly, so others never learn of the dissent (differing opinions). Like it not, it is for your own good they say to protect citizens, stifle thoughts, and to limit complaints.

"Stick and stones and words can hurt. We must keep harmful words offline," says Luna Montage, who manages algorithm mathematics for artificial intelligence robots that monitor our words and predict online shopper purchases.

"It is easy and fast to delete online opinions of anyone. When the boss gives me a list, I go to work and boy, I keep busy," she confesses.

Sally Molay and Luna Montage both agree that society needs to protect freedom of speech and still look out for the common good a little. Neither expect to see folks burned alive for their beliefs. ◆ Click to Close

Cops frown on green thumbs

A 65 year-old told the Drug & Booze Agency (DBA) she did not know it was illegal to grow big quantities of cannabis without a permit. The DBA Cops took Agnes Arber in for questions. See More - Green Thumbs

When released, she found TV crews camped outside her home. "Gosh, a reporter explained how DBA cop ghouls confiscated my plants. I don’t think $500,000 was the street value," claims the green thumb spinster.

Allegedly, Agnes sold plants to a fake hemp broker to use as twine in artisanal macramé designs. The plants are now in the DBA storage center and may be used as evidence against her in a court of law.

Agnes is charged with unlicensed cannabis cultivation and faces up to one year in the slammer. She hopes for just a small fine and a slap on the wrist since she likes to keep busy making quilts and weaving. ● Click to Close

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Birth Records Destroyed

Public records are not safe. Citizens in Troy City, South Georgia were shocked about the fire that destroyed the town office. All the computers and files containing birth records for thousands of people were lost in the blaze. Read More - Records Destroyed

“Insurance money will pay for the new building but all the records are gone, said Ida Hardly, known as the acting town manager since the last disputed election. Individuals affected are asked to fill in blank birth applications and mail them in for processing.

“We believe folks will be honest and give us accurate information,” she added. Birth records are of vital importance to prove citizenship, and to get passports or licenses to drive. Skeptics say it is a pledge of a soul to controllers. ◆ Click to Close

New France America
In 1534 Jacques Cartier examined the St. Lawrence river, and his discoveries were later followed up by explorer Samuel de Champlain, who explored some of the great lakes near the St. Lawrence, and established the noble French rule in Quebec and Acadia, Canada, as it was then called. The name “Cajun” in Louisiana comes from the word Acadian, from arcadian.

Chew Your Food — Most doctors admit that 99 percent of human beings eat more than is needed. Indeed, this is a fact of everyday experience, and does not require to be proclaimed by any doctor.

There is no fear at all of people ruining their health by eating too little; and the great need is for a reduction in the quantity of food that we generally take. As said above, it is of the utmost importance to chew food thoroughly well. By so doing, we shall be able to extract the maximum of nutrient from the minimum of food. Eat wisely. Chew your food. ●

About Baseball - Baseball became the National Game in 1885, although it was played to some extent as early as 1840. The first baseball club was known as the New York Knickerbockers, which was organized in 1845, and the first match game was played at Hoboken, NJ, in 1846.

The first rules governing baseball were made in New York City, in 1857. Of an older league, the first champion team was that of New York, in 1858, but it was not until 1868 that team salary began. The National League was formed in 1876, and the American League in 1881.

Don't Say Its
Don't say lay for lie; lay expresses action; lie expresses rest. Don't say them bonnets; say those bonnets. Don't say party for person. Don't say it looks beautifully, but say it looks beautiful. Don't say feller, winder, to-morrer, for fellow, window, tomorrow. Don't use slangy words; they are vulgar. Don't use profane words; they are sinful and foolish. Don't say it was her, when you mean it was she. ■

About Baking Bread
It is difficult to give rules for making bread; it depends so much on judgment and experience.

In summer, bread should be mixed with cold water; during a chilly, damp spell, the water should be slightly warm; in severe cold weather, it should be mixed quite warm, and set in a warm place during the night. If your yeast is new and lively, a small quantity will make the bread rise, if it be old and heavy, it will take more. In these things I believe wisdom must be gained by a few mistakes. ●

Old Boozers & Smokers

Now and then we hear how some old folks live long and prosper despite bad habits. Someone you know may come to mind. Betty Jones knows of such a person.
"Aunt Agatha kicked the bucket at 90 years old," recalls Ms. Jones. "Agatha guzzled nightcaps (drank booze) and smoked like a chimney most of her life," said Betty.
"Hagatha smoked Pall Malls, those strong unfiltered cigarettes. In my memory, I can still see the blue smoke and smell the tobacco," she added.
Beer, hard cider, liquor, mixed drinks, spirits and wine are among the nightcaps that people enjoy. For social reasons, many like to drink in the company of friends while others prefer to drink alone by themselves.
Lucky Strikes and Camels cigarettes were smoked more than Pall Malls. Of note, in the good old days, one saw the ads on billboards, radio, TV and in print media. ▪

How can a Boor be Happy? - With a gloomy face, sour disposition, complaining habits and inherent lack of good taste and culture, a boor sees only the shadows of life. Boors repulse folks, not attract them. Brilliant people of refinement and taste will have nothing to do with them. The boor only lives a sorry, complaining, gloomy, life without companions as an outcast from that better society we all desire to know. ▪

How About Halibut?
The Halibut is the largest of the flat-fishes, specimens of as much as 20 feet in length being on record, while examples of from 6 to 7 feet long are not uncommon in fish markets.

This fish has a wide distribution, occurring on both sides of the North Atlantic and North Pacific, being most abundant in deep water. Many of the halibut that are in USA fish markets are caught off of Iceland.

About Microscopes - The first microscope is said to have been invented by a Dutchman in 1590, but its invention has been largely attributed to Galileo in 1610. The microscope has been perfected until a millionth part of a grain of blood may be detected by means of the spectrum lens. ▪

What Good Manners Do
Good manners will enable you to be easy and graceful at all times. You will be able to mingle with the most cultured people and be perfectly at ease. You will lose all self-consciousness, all timidity. And instead you will become dignified, well-poised, calm. Instinctively people will respect you; in business and in society you will find yourself welcomed and admired.

Hemp and Birdseed
Hemp has been cultivated all over Europe for many centuries. It is an annual, of a strong, nauseous odor, with little, green, dull-looking flowers, whose stem, of the thickness of a quill pen, rises to about two meters. It is cultivated, like flax, both for its bark and for its grain, called hemp-seed. The grain of hemp is often included in common birdseed. The little birds crack the seeds with their beaks and when it breaks the shell, it finds the little kernels of hemp. ▪

Fast Scooters - Ever since the introduction of motor scooters from Italy, America has began a new off and on love affair with an old form of transportation. In mild climate areas in the South and West, more people are choosing the leather jacketed and chic scooter lifestyle. The Vespa was first made famous in Hollywood movies of the 1960's.

Easy to drive, the small machines are also agile and weigh less than motorcycles. These new scooters have a strong reputation for quality, value, and sturdiness. A motorcycle license is required for the bigger models that can reach highway speeds of 60 mph. A scooter can be a wise choice for budget minded commuters. ●

Properly Train Children
Training without proper judgment and knowledge is ill advised. Give your children a good example, and never tell a child to do something and then become indifferent as to whether they do it or not.

A child should never be told twice to do the same thing. Teach the child in childhood obedience and never vary from that rule. Do it kindly but firmly. Teach your children well. ▰

Ten Great Religions - Ten Great Religions James F. Clarke, in his book "Ten Great Religions," gives as the ten most important faiths of ancient and modern times the following: (1) Confucianism, (2) Hinduism,

(3) Buddhism, (4) Followers of Zoroaster, (5) Religion of Egypt, (6) Religion of Greece and Rome, (7) Teutonic and Scandinavian Religion, (8) Judaism, (9) Christianity, and (10) Islam. ▪

Go Outside and Play
Give your young people plenty of amusement outdoors, way less of computer screens, and more of croquet, dancing, hiking, and lawn tennis. Stimulate the methods of pure thoughts in innocent amusement, and your daughters and sons will mature to adulthood pure and chaste in character. Wise parents will consider year-round daycare centers outdoors, where mother nature becomes a playground. Acclimate the kids to cold weather and they will happily play in cold winter snow all day. ●

Puerto Rico - Formerly a Spanish colony, it is now a possession of the USA. The island is about the size of Connecticut. The industries are almost wholly agricultural, and nearly the whole surface is under cultivation. Sugar, coffee, and tobacco are grown for export, and these comprise the chief source of income. The coffee-crop is one of the most valuable products and gets a high price because of its better quality. ●

Seven and Twelve - In reference to planets and Zodiac signs, the numbers seven and twelve were thought as sacred by the Astrologers, and dedications were made to them in many ways.

In the allegories, the planets were designated as spirits or messengers to the Supreme Deity, imaginarily enthroned above the firmament, which we find inscribed in the Book of Revelation, writing "Seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven spirits of God."

About Brazil - Brazil is the largest of the countries of South America and is level and fertile, producing tobacco, sugar, indigo, coffee, and pepper. Diamonds are found here. In the interior, vast herds of wild cattle abound. They are hunted for their hides, which form one of the chief export articles of the country. ◆

Coin Shortages
Coins last longer. Experts say folks see dollars as a gold standard for money. The USA is not as corrupt as other countries. Hinting at a conspiracy, Penny Ante lives in New Orleans and adds her two bits to say, “foreigners send boxes of coins to the old country.” She fears demand for small change will cause a cashless society. “Folks love money,” says Penny wisely.

Dance Introductions At a very large, formal ball or dance, it is very good form to ask permission of a lady before presenting a gentleman to her. It is certainly the safest and most satisfactory way, and reflects good taste and courtesy both on the part of the gentleman who wishes to be introduced and the fine gentleman who is the medium of introduction.

City of the Dead - This is quite unlike any cemetery these days. Here were temples, tombs of kings, queens and wealthy citizens, and the symbolic lake of the dead. Here were unpretentious tombs of the masses. Nor was this all.
We see how Egyptians felt it necessary to supply the dead with all the necessities of life, such as food, furniture, and ornaments. Here were shops where such things might be obtained. Here were embalmers, the makers of linen used by them; here lived the priests who said prayers over each finger and toe of the deceased and made bodies ready for its everlasting home. ▰

Truest Kind of Beauty
Facial beauty is only skin-deep. A beautiful form, a graceful figure, graceful movements and a kind heart are the strongest charms in the perfection of female beauty. A brilliant face always outshines what may be called a pretty face, for intelligence is that queenly grace which crowns woman's influence over men. Good looks and good and pure conduct awaken a man's love for women. A girl must therefore be charming as well as beautiful, for a girl with charm will never become a charmless, dull and hapless wife. ▪

More About Coffee
Coffee culture was confined to Arabia until the close of the seventeenth century;

it was then introduced into the Dutch East Indies, and for many years the island of Java was the main supply of the world. Presently, Columbia, Brazil and Java are involved in coffee production. In the Old World it is now also cultivated along the coast of Africa, in Madagascar, India, and Ceylon. ●

Readers Are Sexier

Cultivate personal attraction. This means the storing of your mind with knowledge of current events, and with a good idea of the world's progress or lack of it. If you read nothing, zip, zero, and make no effort to make yourself attractive, you will soon sink down into a dull hack of stupidity.

If your partner never hears from you any words of wisdom, or of common information, he or she will soon hear nothing from you. Dress and gossips soon wear out. If your memory is weak, so that it seems not worth the effort to read, that is more reason for reading. Reading is a fundamental need. Expand your thoughts with great topics and ignore mindless drivel like found where you now look! ■

About the Sun - The great body of the sun is gaseous, though hard for us to conceive of the condition of the gaseous core, at once subject to great temperature and pressure.

Probably it is a gas so thick that it would resist motion as putty does. Nor do we know much of the nature of either the sunspots or the solar corona. They may influence the earth's magnetism, but whether it affects weather, rainfall, and storms is a matter of debate.

Dress Affects Our Manners
A man who is badly dressed, feels chilly, sweaty, and prickly. He stammers, and does not always tell the truth. He means to, perhaps, but he cannot. He is half distracted about his pantaloons, which are much to short, and are constantly hitching up; or his frayed jacket and crumpled linen harrow his soul, and quite unman him. He treads on the train of a lady's dress, and says, "Thank you", sits down on his hat, and wishes the "desert were his dwelling place." ▪

Know Your Numbers
Did you know there is your own personal number? It is a number that influences you and your actions more than any other. If you know your number, think how you can use it for good and avoid others for ill. The finding of your number is a simple matter when you have mastered the elements of numerology, which is the science of numbers. Play the numbers game. ▴

Be advised. Be very advised.

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