Vol 14, iss 6

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Contact:Jody Shea, Editor1901 Old Lincoln Hwy. Crescent, IA 51526

Email: [email protected]: (402) 968-5484

Volume 14

In This Issue...Page 2 ............ City Council MinutesPage 3 ...........................Time OutPage 4 .................. Mayor’s Corner

Pott Co. Sheriff’s ReportPage 5 ................Community AssetsPage 6 ................... West Obituary

A Big Thank You!Lincoln Hwy Garage Sale

Page 7 - 9 .................... Advertisers0 ............. Useless Knowledge

CONNECT IONCrescentIssue 6

Welcome Advertiser...Honey Creek Creamery! See Ad on Page 8.

“SHOW US YOUR WHEELS” CAR SHOWDenny’s Place • Sunday, July 13th at 1pm

Registration beginning at 11am • Trophy presentation at 3pm(registration fee will be $5 or a non-perishable item to go to a local food bank)

Fresh off the Grill at 1pm: Hot Dogs ($2) and Burgers ($3) with chips and sodaMusic provided by Kenny Talcott of AAA Entertainment

Family-Friendly • Drawing for Miller Lite Kettle GrillFor more info, call 712-545-3919

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Congratulations Christy Creme!

Crescent RoadhouseGRAND OPENING PARTY!

Saturday, July 12th • Featuring The Ridgerunners!

Voted Best Chocolate Malt

in the Omaha Areaby the Omaha World Herald!

That’s right!I’m a pretty big deal! The July tour features Shawn Shea at the Loess Hills Woodworks, Barb Gallaher of Gallaher

Designs, and Cynthia Gehrie at Harvest Studio. These three exhibit together at the Loess Hills Woodworks for the Living Loess Tours. Other participants on the self-guided tours are Honey Creek Creamery, the Loess Hills Lavender Farm, Sawmill Hollow, Hitchcock Nature Center, and the Harrison County Historical Village and Welcome Center. The artisans at Loess Hills Woodworks will be offering a free mini-art lesson, jewelry making demonstration, and tour of the furniture and cabinetry woodworking facility. The mini-art lesson features botanical art and drawing with black walnut ink that Cynthia makes from the husks of her own walnuts. Barb’s demonstration uses a torch to heat and soften metal, and then shape it using pressure and burnishing techniques. Shawn’s tour features current furniture design and demonstration of stages in cabinet making.

THIRD SATURDAY’SJuly 19th • 9am - 3pm

Let the Summer Fun Begin! BLOODMOBILE:Coming to Crescent

Saturday, August 2nd • 8am to NoonCall Ron Olson for an appointment

712-545-3267

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Contact Numbers

Mayor Brian Shea

712-545-3652(

Councilman Bob Anderson

712-545-3373(

Councilman Daryl Clark

402-658-0657(

Councilman Chuck Hildreth

402-681-0982(

Councilman Elvis Jacobsen

712-545-3215(

Councilman Patrick Morgan712-227-0083

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City ClerkMary Martin

712-545-3981(

Park BoardKris Smith

712-545-3118(

Message BoardRon Olson

712-545-3267(

Crescent Fire Dept.Non-Emergency712-545-3730

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Crescent Elementary712-545-3566

Crescent City CouncilSubmitted by Mary Martin, City Clerk. The City of Crescent is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY OF CRESCENT COUNCIL MEETING June 2nd, 2014...THE CRESCENT CITY COUNCIL met in regular session in the Crescent Community Hall at 7:00pm pursuant to the law. Mayor Protem Bob Anderson called the meeting to order. The following Council members were present: Morgan, Jacobsen, and Anderson. Mayor Shea, Hildreth, absent. MOTION BY JACOBSEN, seconded by Morgan to accept consent agenda. Anderson, Jacobsen, Morgan, all ayes. Motion carried. Mayor Protem Anderson reported that Councilman Clark has resigned his position as councilman. Jim Beck is in attendance and has agreed to fill out Clark’s term. MOTION BY ANDERSON, seconded by Morgan to approve Beck’s appointment to city council. Anderson, Jacobsen, Morgan, all ayes. Motion carried. Jim Beck took Oath of Office and will fill out Clark’s term. CASEY’S cigarette license submitted for approval. MOTION BY JACOBSEN, seconded by Morgan to approve cigarette license. Morgan, Beck, Anderson, Jacobsen, all ayes. Motion carried. ANNUAL URBAN RENEWAL REPORT (AURR) amended report submitted for approval. MOTION BY JACOBSEN, seconded by Anderson to approve amended AURR. Anderson, Jacobsen, Morgan, Beck, all ayes. Motion carried. Pott. Cnty Sheriff contract submitted for approval. MOTION BY ANDERSON, seconded by Beck to approve 2014/2015 contract. Anderson, Jacobsen, Beck, all ayes. Morgan, abstained. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #060214 Wage Split/maintenance submitted for approval. MOTION BY JACOBSEN, seconded by Beck to approve maintenance man wage split effective July 1, 2014. Anderson, Jacobsen, Morgan, Beck, all ayes. Motion carried. Discussion on message board. New information along with a new bid received. MOTION BY MORGAN, seconded by Jacobsen to approve the new quote along with the locking arms on the front face of the board. Anderson, Jacobsen, Morgan, Beck, all ayes. Motion carried. USDA Sewer Loan has been paid off as of June 2, 2014. After months of working on the re-financing, the paperwork was completed. Re-financing is now 20 yrs. loan vs. original 40 yr. loan. Along with the re-financing the City included extra finances for the lagoon repairs. Clerk instructed to set aside appropriate amount for the semi-annual payments. MOTION BY ANDERSON, seconded by Beck to approve set aside payments to meet the semi-annual payments. Anderson, Jacobsen, Morgan, Beck, all ayes. Motion carried. NOTICE TO CRESCENT WATER USERS: HYDRANT FLUSHING WILL BE THE WEEK OF June 16-20th. SMITH/PARK DIRECTOR reported that there are 3 teams. Coolers are not working, need to find someone to fix them. FIRE CHIEF report given by Clerk. Total as of end of May is 141 calls. Three probationary members have finished their probation and are now full members. PLANNING COMMISSION reported that building application 1125 Old Lincoln Hwy. was approved. Variance application for same address was approved by the Board of Adjustments, but homeowner is aware that there is only 6” from footprint of house to property line on south side. If house movers do not place the structure correctly, they will be told to resolve the situation. POOL IS OPEN FROM NOON – 6 EVERY DAY. Optimists gave the Crescent School children books to take home. MOTION BY Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned @ 7:29PM MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY OF CRESCENT COUNCIL MEETING June 13, 2014...THE CRESCENT CITY COUNCIL met in special session in the Crescent Community Hall at 7:11am pursuant to the law. Mayor Brian Shea called the meeting to order. The following Council members were present: Hildreth, Jacobsen, Anderson, Morgan, and Beck. CRAIG REINSCH/OLSSON & ASSOC. reported to Council that bid opening was June 11, 2014 and three (3) bids were received. Prior to meeting Mayor, Craig, and Clerk had conference call with City Atty. Olsson’s’ recommendation was to not hold off until spring. There is the benefit of working through the summer. The contract calls for a tight schedule, many unknowns such as soil condition, IDNR discharge dates. Bids came in at Lessard Contracting: $1,816,628.00, JJ Westhoff Const.: $2,106,565.80 and Pruss Excavation: $3,030,558.90. MOTION BY ANDERSON, seconded by Jacobsen to award Lessard Contracting the sewer lagoon repair contract @ $1,816,628.00 contingent on FEMA approval. Hildreth, Jacobsen, Beck, Anderson, Morgan, all ayes. Motion carried. CRAIG REINSCH reported to Council that there were 190 invitations to bid sent out, bid advertisement ran twice (2) in Omaha World Herald and four (4) times in the Nonpareil. Only three (3) bids were received. PRE-CONSTRUCTION MTG. set for 6-23-14 @ 3:00pm followed by a council meeting @ 4:30pm to progress the work ahead and authorize Notice to Proceed to Lessard Contracting. MOTION BY BECK, seconded by Hildreth to adjourn the meeting. Hildreth, Jacobsen, Anderson, Morgan, all ayes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned @ 7:35AM

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• City Council: First Monday of every month unless holiday—August 4th

• Crescent Optimist Club: First Fri. at 7pm at Community of Christ.—August 1st

• Planning Committee: The Monday follow-ing the city council meeting.—July 14th

• Park Board: 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 PM during the inclement weather at the Fire Barn and during good weather down at the park.—July 16th

FIREBARN BREAKFAST3rd Sunday of Every Month . 8am-12pm

Adults: $6, Kids under 12: $3Proceeds benefit CVFD No Breakfast in July

This is a free service and a great way to get the word out. If you have an

upcoming event you’d like to advertise, please email us at

[email protected]

AREA MEETINGS

Time Out! DENNY’S PLACE

The Connection Facebook page is a great place to sell an item, place a help wanted, or rental home ad, suggest a good book, movie or restaurant, send a birthday wish,

make a suggestion or post an event!

We Have a New Menu Item BBQ Chicken Pizza!

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Now Hiring!For weekend pizza & appetizer cook

• Now at Denny’s Place:

Happy, Happy Hours! Mon-Thurs 2-6pm & 10pm to Close

Save these Dates!

Lincoln Highway Buy Way Yard Sale!

August 7th, 8th & 9th•

Crescent Elementary Fundraiser

August 18th at Pizza Ranch

CRESCENT ROADHOUSEWatch for Our

Daily Lunch Specials!Dinner Specials Include:

Ten Dollar Steak Tuesday, Wing Wednesday, BBQ Ribs Thursday,

All U Can Eat Fish Friday, Prime Rib Saturday & Taco Sunday!

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Thank You!Jim and Bev Fischer and the staff of the Crescent Roadhouse Bar and Grill would like to thank John and Doreen McNeil for allowing our overflow motorcycles to use

their parking lot at the Pink Poodle. —Crescent Roadhouse Bar and Grill

LOESS HILLS WINERYJuly 19th & 20th- Grillin’ with Iowa Wines on the Western Iowa Wine Trail. Details and PayPal purchase closer to the date at

www.westerniowawinetrail.comJuly 26th- Stinkbait

August 2nd - Mistaken Blues Rock BandAll Events: 6:00 to 9:00pm

$5 cover charge while the band is playing. We also offer a meal for $6No outside alcohol, please.

For more details 545-3054. www.LoessHillsVineyardAndWinery.com

Summer Hour: (May - October)Mon-Wed: Closed

Thurs: Noon - 8:00pmFri & Sat: Noon - 9:00pm

Sun: Noon - 6:00pm

Summer: Hair gets lighter.

Skin gets darker. Water gets

warmer. Drinks get colder.

Music gets louder. Nights get

longer. Life gets better.

Join Us for Third Saturday’s Join us every third Saturday from 9am to 3pm (through October) to enjoy special programs and discounts! Visit Living Loess attractions and get a firsthand look at the scenic views, history, art and products being created here. Each month certain artisans are highlighted.

July 19th – Gallaher Designs, Harvest Studio & Loess Hills Woodworks

August 16th – Harrison County Historical Village & Welcome Center

September 20th – Sawmill Hollow FarmOctober 18th – Hitchcock Nature Center

Open House at all 9 Locations9am - 3pm

Visit www.LivingLoess.com for more info.

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Pott. County Sheriff’s ReportSubmitted by Chief Deputy, John Reynold

Mayor’s Corner June was a very exciting month! We were pelted by hail in our area and we just narrowly missed another flood. There were reports that said the water would be over I-680. Tornados were everywhere. It sure is exciting living in the midwest! The city is repairing some streets and working to clean storm damage. We also received hail damage to all structures in the city. We are planning on paving in front of the post office area. Every time it rains or snows, mud is dragged onto main street and it takes a day or two to dry it up and we have dust everywhere. If we keep doing a little repair and improvements every year, who knows we may just clean our city up! The new Casey’s is going up fast, it is going to be very inconvenient when it shuts down for up to 2 months, but the new store and fuel islands will be great once it opens. Our new sign is going up at the 3 way intersection. Many people missed that sign. Ron Olson has spent many hours installing messages and I would like to thank him for his time and efforts. Crescent elementary has its new sign up. It’s nice to go by and read what is going on in our school. The school had trees taken out and a fence installed around the playground. It looks nice and clean. We had some trees removed from the ball park. We hope this helps clean the park and walking path. We are planning on doing some repair and sealing the path, it is surprising how many people use it. These are our city parks, please use them! Have a great summer. —Brian Shea

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5/3 at 1:48 AM Deputies Barnes and Freeman were dispatched to the 600 block of Old Lincoln Highway in reference a Disturbance. 5/3 at 3:38 PM Deputy Ferguson was dispatched to the 800 block of Valley Drive in reference a Parking Problem. 5/6 at 2:00 PM Deputy Hempel was dispatched to the 300 block of Powells Addition in reference a Burglary Report. 5/9 at 10:57 AM Deputy Amdor was dispatched to the 500 block of Old Lincoln Highway in reference Suspicious Activity. 5/9 at 4:54 PM Deputies Wilson and Winchell were dispatched to the 100 block of Mormon Bridge Road in reference Suspicious Activity. 5/9 at 7:22 PM Deputy Winchell was dispatched to the 800 block of Old Lincoln Highway to Assist Fire/EMS. 5/18 at 12:51 PM Deputy Weber was dispatched to the 100 block of East Florence Street in reference to a Property Damage/Hit and Run Accident. 5/22 at 9:37 Deputy Soucie was dispatched to the 400 block of Tremont Street in reference Neighborhood Problems.

5/23 at 11:46 AM Deputies Hempel and Pattee were dispatched to the 1500 block of Platinum Drive in reference a Residential Alarm. 5/24 at 1:35 PM Deputy Amdor was dispatched to the 100 block of East Welch Street to assist Fire/EMS. 5/29 at 4:04 PM Deputy Soucie was dispatched to the 1000 block of Walnut Street in reference an Animal Complaint. 5/30 at 10:07 PM Deputy Kealy was dispatched to the 100 block of East Welch Street to assist Fire/EMS. 5/30 at 4:10 PM Deputy Maguire was dispatched to the 600 block of Old Lincoln Highway in reference a Complaint Report. Crescent Citations: (2) Fail to Obey Stop Sign, (1) Operating a Non-Registered Vehicle, (1) Driving While License Suspended, (1) Open Container of Alcohol in Motor Vehicle, (1) No Seatbelt Crescent Township Citations: (1) Speeding, (2) No Drivers License, (1) Open Container of Alcohol in Motor Vehicle, (1) Operation While Under the influence, (1) No Insurance, (1) Passing Contrary to Highway Markings

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The Christiansen’s have been in the animal business for years. They live on an acreage six miles north of Crescent and raised Arabian horses to show and sell for many years. They needed lots of horse feed which they used and also sold to other horse owners. “We’ve had horses all our lives,” Doni said. “But the market for the Arabians dwindled. So we quit raising them to sell. Then I was needed to take care of my aging parents for several years. After they passed away, I knew I needed something to keep me busy. We had thought, for some time, about a feed store in Crescent. So we approached Todd Meyer about renting a space in his ‘strip mall’.” Meyer was enthusiastic, and they rented one of the small spaces. “There is nowhere to buy animal feed for ten miles in any direction,” Doni explained. “And a lot of people have animals out here. So we thought we could make a go of it. A lot of other businesses have rented bays here and eventually left. But we felt that we had a product people needed on a regular basis.” Crescent Feed Store opened on Mar. 1, 2012. The Christiansen’s started out stocking feed for all kinds of animals; pets, farm animals and birds. Sales were good. So good, it turns out, that they eventually ran out of storage room. So when the bays north of theirs became available, they rented the rest of them. “Then we had extra room,” Doni said. “So we decided to expand our product line and added the words ‘and More’ to our name.” It would take a page to list all the items they now sell. Much of it is animal related. They sell horse tack and supplies and have saddles on consignment. There are wallets, purses, belts and other western accessories. They have added bird feeders and houses. They also sell baby chicks, turkeys and other poultry. “We’ve been interested in poultry as long as the horses,” Doni said. “It started out as a 4-H project for our kids and grew. We joined the United Poultry Fanciers group and traveled all over the country for shows and state fairs. It was fun, and we made so many friends.” Now they will special order poultry for customers, and if there are left-over chicks, they sell them in the store. This spring they decided to add a garden center, and it, too, has been a success. “We’d always thought about selling plants. So we started with vegetables, some annuals and seeds. We buy most of our stock from a nursery in Red Oak, so it is locally grown, not shipped in on huge trucks from the South somewhere. People have been so good about checking with us before going to the huge chain stores. We feel we offer “fresher” plants. It has brought in a lot of

customers that hadn’t been in before. We’ve even had some folks come across the street while they were waiting for pizza at Denny’s.” Doni explained. “We hope to expand what we carry next spring.” They also carry, what might be described as, lawn and garden decorations; wind chimes, solar lights, colored glass panels and other items. “I look through the catalogs, and if I see something I like, I’ll order one or two to see if others like them. We’ve sold a fair amount of them, I’m pleased to say,” she said. Doni says probably their best seller is shelled corn because people feed it to a variety of animals; deer, birds, farm animals. “But if I had to say what brings in the most people, I’d have to say the bulletin board. We had a small one on the wall, but so many people want to put something on it, we had to put up a bigger one. It has sale flyers, baby-sitting offers, meeting announcements, all kinds of things. It seems to be becoming a community board. The other “non profit” thing that brings kids in is our pop machine. We know when school has let out because kids on bikes stop in to grab a pop on their way home.” Sutton works full time for an orthopedic company, so Doni is the one you’ll meet if you stop in most of the time. “It’s long hours and lots of heavy lifting,” she said. “But I enjoy meeting all the people in the area. It was slow during the road construction, but now I’m usually busy. And with the weather lately, I spend a fair amount of time moving things into and back out of our building. We haven’t lost anything to hail...so far.” And July is a busy time for them separate from the store. “For the last ten years or so, we have made about 200 award plaques that are given out at Westfair for the 4-H class winners. They are sponsored by various businesses and individuals, but we engrave and assemble them to be ready for the fair. We got involved because about 15 years ago the Crescent Innovators club was about to die. It was down to four families and no leaders. We gave it a try, not knowing anything about running a 4-H club, but with the help of the few remaining families, it is now one of the largest 4-H clubs in western Pottawattamie County. It still thrives today under the leadership of some great local women. We find 4-H is a great mix of interest with our store. So, if you’ve seen the “shop local” ads and wanted to do that in Crescent, you now can if you’re in the market for anything from water softener salt to purses. Crescent Feed Store and More is located at 728 Old Lincoln Hwy.

Community AssetsDoni and Sutton Christiansen/Crescent Feed Store & More

Submitted by Linda Brewer

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Last Saturday my family and I were planning a day at the lake. We stopped at the Casey’s in Crescent to get ice for our coolers. I got the ice all poured into the coolers and we set off for a day of fun at the lake. Got down to Lake Manawa in Council Bluffs, Iowa and when we went to load ourselves and our possessions into the boat I realized that I didn’t have my wallet. I had set my wallet down on the back bumper of our truck after I had paid for the ice and was filling the coolers!! Ughhh....we immediately drove back to Crescent but no wallet was there. We combed the roadside thinking that the wallet would have fallen off somewhere between Casey’s and the interstate. No luck, still couldn’t find the wallet. I was frantic, my husband walked from the clover leaf at the interstate back to Crescent thinking it must have slid off onto the shoulder but no luck, I called the credit card companies and had the cards cancelled in case the wallet fell into the hands of “not so nice” people. However, this story has a happy ending. Elvis and Val Jacobsen, Crescent residents, spotted my wallet alongside the road at the 25th Street Exit (couldn’t believe it could ride so far on a back bumper). The contents were scattered around on the grass and the two of them took the time to pick up everything they could see and gather it for return. They had my address since my drivers license was still with the wallet. They drove to my home in Honey Creek to deliver it to me, however, I was not home as I was still searching for the lost wallet with my family. A neighbor was out and Elvis and Val asked them if they knew me and if they had any idea of where I might be. He suggested my parents who live in Crescent so Elvis and Val drove back to Crescent to see if I was there. This is where I need to say ‘Thank You’ to Elvis and Val. No only did they find my wallet and return it, they went above and beyond the call of being a Good Neighbor!! They picked up the contents from the roadside, they drove to my house, they then drove to another residence just to get the wallet reunited with me. It was a miracle in my life that I won’t forget and I just think it is news worthy to share good news about some of the good residents that we have in the town of Crescent. Thanks again to Elvis and Val Jacobsen for turning a horrible moment into a life changing event - the Stuart family will never forget that kind gesture you shown to us all that day!! —Amy Stuart, Honey Creek, IA

A Big Thank You!

Words can not express the heaviness in the hearts of Crescent and Honey Creek residents after hearing of another tragic loss to the West family. Adam Michael, age 22, passed away June 27th after he was ejected from his truck on 185th St. Adam was born, November 1, 1991, in Council Bluffs, PeeWee and Fonda West. He graduated from Missouri Valley High School in 2010. Adam worked in farming and trucking. He is preceded in death by his father George C. “PeeWee” West on April 19th grandparents, Richard and Janice Ogren. Survivors include his mother, Fonda West; brother, Michael West, all of Honey Creek; sisters, Katie West and fiance’, Keto Stegeman, of Crescent; Ashley Joons and husband, Rick, of Mo. Valley; niece, Jessie Mae Joons; grandparents, George Jr. and Kathy West; aunt, Barb Miller and husband, Jeff, all Crescent; cousins, Bryan and Joe Miller; uncle, Eric Ogren and wife, Amber, of Bellingham, Wash.; many other relatives and friends.

Adam Michael West

5th Annual Lincoln Highway Buy-Way Yard Sale

Now in its 5th year, (for Iowa) the Lincoln Highway Buy-Way Yard Sale is scheduled for Aug. 7th - 9th and – get this – it will stretch the entire length of the historic road from New York to San Francisco. Built in 1913, the Lincoln Highway was the nation’s first coast-to-coast highway. The purpose of the event, is to “rediscover the lesser-traveled path of the original Lincoln Highway, which was once a bustling roadway that connected the country by automobile and changed the way we travel today.” Any resident or town along the Lincoln Highway is encouraged to participate. To register your yard sale, log on to www.iowalincolnhighway.org For more information, call Deb Rothmeyer at 712-263-8356 or email [email protected]

The Crescent Post Office has two positions open for a Part Time Rural Carrier Associate in

Crescent & Underwood. Contact Mark Thompson

at 712-545-3571.

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In Tokyo, a bicycle is faster than a car for most trips of less than 50 minutes.

On average, people fear spiders more than they do death.

The average male will eat about 50 tons of food during his lifetime in order to sustain a weight of 150 pounds.

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Bakers used to be fined if their loaves were under weight, so they used to add an extra loaf to every dozen, just in case--hence, the expression “baker’s dozen”.

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30,000 people attended a Jewish wedding in Jerusalem in 1993, making it the largest wedding ever attended.

Most gemstones contain several elements. Diamond is the exception, it’s all carbon.

Babe Ruth wore a cabbage leaf under his cap to keep him cool. He changed it every 2 innings.

Avocado has the highest protein and oil content of all fruits, but most of this oil is the healthier unsaturated type.

Wearing headphones for an hour increases the bacteria in your ear 700 times.

Sunlight can penetrate clean ocean water to a depth of 240 feet.

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