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Brain Teaser Question

What English word contains all the vowels in alphabetical order?

(answer found at the end of this post)

Featured Facts

The most familiar asterism (small group of stars within a constellation) is the Big Dipper.  These seven stars are the brightest ones found in the constellation Ursa Major (Great Bear).

The Big Dipper is known by many names, including:

• Starry Plow (England and Ireland)
• Great Wagon or Cart (Germany)
• Octava or Salmon Net (Finland)
• Casserole or Saucepan (France)
• Big Mother Bear (Russia)
• Seven Great Wise Ones (Hindu cultures)
• Northern Dipper (Eastern Asia)

In Canada and the northern United States, the Big Dipper is visible throughout the year.  During each season of the year, this group of stars appears to move in its location.  

• Autumn:  Lower on the horizon, with the ladle facing upward.
• Winter:  Resting on its handle, with the ladle above it.
• Spring:  Higher on the horizon, with position reversed from autumn as the ladle is facing downward.
• Summer:  Resting on ladle, with the ladle facing opposite of winter’s position.

Photos courtesy of Pinterest.

Answer to Brain Teaser Question

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