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Mystery Solved 

For years people have been trying to discover the origin of the expression "Happy as a Clam." American Tome (whoever that is) reports:

"The original expression was 'Happy as a clam at high tide,' which refers to the fact that clam diggers collect their quarry at low tide.  When the high waters hide them from view, clams are blissfully safe."

Yummy Days are Coming

A new Girl Scout cookie is being made ready for sales in 2023.  It is called "" and is very similar to Thin Mints.

This Stirs My Juices!

The Fascist State of Keller, Texas has instituted a rule that all back packs must have plastic see-through covers to ensure that school kids do not smuggle unapproved books into school.

One young child was recently discovered by the K9 Book Police to have a copy of the dystopian novel "The Guide" by Lois Lowry and was expelled.

To Catch a Liar

Alan R. Hirsch, MD, has outlined some signs that you may check to help you tell if someone could be lying:

During interrogation:

They may lean forward and change posture or position often.

They may lick their lips.

They may fold or cross arms.

They may blink less often than usual.

They may fidget.

They may take frequent sips of water.

They may smile more than usual.

They may laugh inappropriately.

They may close their hands into fists.

They may interlock their fingers.

They may frequently touch their face.

They may scratch or rub their nose.

They may look away.

They may sigh deeply.

Doctor Hirsch indicates that these signs may work best with teen-agers.

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