This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one. You are invited to participate with the opening question.
Brain Teaser Question
Put these statements in the correct order.
(A) Thousands of children receive milk substitutes.
(B) Milk drivers and plant employees go out on strike.
(C) The milk workers’ union demands increased wages.
(D) Milk employees go back to work.
(E) Union members vote to ratify the new contract.
(answer found at the end of this post)
Featured Facts
One of America’s most frequently spotted animals is the nocturnal bandit, commonly called a raccoon. Raccoons are native to a large geographical area, which stretches from Canada to Panama.
Here are a few quick facts about the raccoon:
- Body length: 2-3 feet (.6-.9 m)
- Tail length: 14-19 inches (35-48 cm)
- Weight: approximately 20 pounds for mature adult
- Diet: fruit, insects, birds, frogs, small mammals
- Lifespan: 2-5 years
As raccoons live throughout the United States, they are frequently found in woodlands, wetlands, forest, and towns. Raccoons are many times considered pests as they search for food in a community’s garbage.
The name raccoon comes from the Algonquian word “aroughcun” which means “he who scratches with his hands.” They are intelligent and curious; they also adapt well to most any living environment.
Raccoons possess hand-like claws, and they can usually open jars and doors with ease as well as grasping food. In using their hands, raccoons turn, inspect, and wash food before eating.
The mask-like markings on a raccoon’s face help to reduce glare from light and allow for better night vision. Their sharp claws and nibble paws allow them to expertly climb trees and other surfaces. A group of raccoons is called a nursery, and the babies are called kits.
top left and moving clockwise: pair of adults, CURIOUS babies, adult climbing tree, spotted at night, caught in a garbage dumpster. (photographs courtesy of pinterest.)
Answer to Brain Teaser Question
C — B — A — E — D
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