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• It was megalomaniacal French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte who made the following sage observation: "Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets."

• Orchids are lovely flowers, and many people dedicate years to growing them and finding rare specimens. If you're like most people, though, you probably don't realize that the word orchid comes from the Greek word "orchis," which means "testicle."

• Records show that the town of Helena, Montana, had more millionaires per capita than any other city in the world -- way back in 1888.

• In the early 1970s, a British plumber named John Hancock replaced an antique toilet in the home of John Lennon, then kept the old toilet for the rest of his life. In 2010, after Hancock's death, his heirs put it up for auction. Even the auction house was surprised when the former Beatle's throne fetched a whopping $14,740.

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• On Dec. 23, 1888, Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, suffering from severe depression, cuts off the lower part of his left ear with a razor while staying in Arles, France. He later documented the

event in a painting titled "Self-Portrait With Bandaged Ear." During his lifetime, van Gogh sold only one painting.

• On Dec. 22, 1900, the first car to be produced under the "Mercedes" name is delivered to its buyer, Emil Jellinek, an Austrian car racer and auto dealer to the rich and famous. In exchange for buying 36 of the cars, the auto company agreed to name its new machine after Jellinek's 11-year-old daughter, Mercedes.

• On Dec. 24, 1923, President Calvin Coolidge touches a button and lights the first national Christmas tree to grace the White House grounds. The tree was the first to be decorated with electric lights -- a strand of 2,500 red, white and green bulbs.

• On Dec. 20, 1957, rock 'n' roll star Elvis Presley receives his draft notice for the United States Army. He served in Company D, 32nd Tank Battalion, 3rd Armor Corps in Friedberg, Germany, where he attained the rank of sergeant.

• On Dec. 25, 1962, "To Kill a Mockingbird," a film based on the 1960 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name by Harper Lee, opens in theaters. The Great Depression-era story of racial injustice and the loss of childhood innocence is told from the perspective of a young Alabama girl named Scout Finch.

• On Dec. 21, 1975, in Vienna, Austria, Carlos the Jackal leads a raid on a meeting of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), killing three people and taking 63 hostage. Carlos managed to evade international authorities until 1994, when French agents captured him hiding in the Sudan.

• On Dec. 19, 1986, Michael Sergio, who parachuted into Game Six of the 1986 World Series at New York’s Shea Stadium, is fined $500 and sentenced to 100 hours of community service. Sergio had landed on the infield with a "Let’s Go Mets" banner in the first inning of the sixth game between the Mets and the Boston Red Sox.

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You’ve Earned Your Senior Discount

The holiday season can be quiet for some of us. While it’s a great time to sit back and enjoy the books we received and some of the holiday shows on television, we also need to get out! It only takes a little planning to join up with friends to enjoy some meals out. The bonus is that many restaurants give a senior discount.

Here’s a list of a few places you’ll find discounts, broken down by age. Most give a 10 percent dis-count or offer a free drink.

For those age 55 and above:Chick-Fil-A, Dunkin Donuts, Jack in the Box

(20 percent off), Arby’s, Dairy Queen, Popeye’s, Fuddruckers, Country Kitchen, Wendy’s, Denny’s (usually 10 percent off, but certain days and times it’s 20 percent), IHOP, Chili’s.

For those age 60 and above:Sizzler, Bob’s Big Boy, Golden Corral, Apple-

bees (15 percent discount), Roy Rogers, Burger King, Sonic, Friendly’s, Ben and Jerrys.

Be sure to call in advance to make sure there aren’t any restrictions, such as days of the week or times of the day. Not all locations offer a discount. For those in the 55-plus category, call to be sure

they haven’t increased the age to 60.Don’t forget AARP if you’re looking for a dis-

count. The website (www.aarp.org) has a list that changes. Click Member Benefits, then Discounts.

Many of us don’t want to ask for a discount in restaurants or anywhere else -- but we should! We’ve earned it! Here’s a challenge for you for 2012: Ask for your senior discount everywhere you go, and keep track of how much you save through the year. You might be pleasantly surprised. Carry your AARP card at all times!

Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column when-ever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].



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DEAR PAW'S CORNER: This weekend I took my dog "Marty," a dachshund-beagle mix, out to some property, where she sniffed and sniffed and dug and sniffed and sniffed. I think she had her nose buried in the rocky soil for so long that she gave herself a rather large (maybe the size of a nickel) blister on her upper lip. It's not puffy -- just a raw patch under her nose, and she licks at it. I saw something saying that canola oil or olive oil might help chapped lips, but this seems like a larger area. Any tips? -- Matt P., via email

DEAR MATT: First, I have to caution that it's always wise to consult your dog's vet. With that out of the way, I'd say the best thing to do would be to treat the raw patch like you would a blister or a raw patch on your own nose. Keep the area

clean, rub a bit of Neosporin over it two or three times daily and watch it closely.

Marty probably will lick off the antibiotic oint-ment within a minute or two of application, but in such small quantities it isn't a problem to ingest. A Band-Aid probably will cause more discomfort and trouble than it prevents. You also can ask your vet for topical medicine to reduce any discomfort and thereby reduce her licking of the area so it can heal faster.

If it is indeed just a raw patch caused by friction,

the area should heal up within a few days. But do keep a close eye on it: If the patch looks like its getting infected or otherwise changes for the worse, take Marty to the vet right away.

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Another generation found its wings and took flight.Or, at least, hoisted a trophy in celebration.Austin Dillon is the 21-year-old grandson of team

owner and former driver Richard Childress. Childress won six (now) Sprint Cup championships with the great Dale Earnhardt.

Dillon drove a Chevy Silverado with No. 3 on its sides to the championship of the Camping World Truck Series. Three, of course, is the number indelibly associated with Earnhardt, and Dillon will carry it with him when he competes next year in the Nationwide Series.

"Our whole family is involved, and I remember the very first championship with Dale Earnhardt," Childress reminisced. "I had the same feeling tonight watching Austin, my grandson. It's just so special to have the family and know how hard all of them worked."

Dillon called it "the best feeling I've ever had in my entire life."He said one key to the advancement of his career was "watching these guys

in the (Sprint) Cup Series talk to each other.""I listen to Tony Stewart, and I listen to Carl Edwards and the different ap-

proaches they take to it," Dillon said. "Offense is your best defense most of the time in racing ..."

"Darrell Waltrip told me the best feeling in the world is going home stinking and having a trophy in your lap, and we were able to do that."

Younger brother Ty will compete next year in the ride being vacated by Austin.

Truck Champ Dillon Going Nationwide

Of Austin, Childress said, "He handles pressure better than a lot of people his age, and his brother Ty does, too.

"They must get it from their mom, because me and their dad (Mike Dillon) get a little wound up sometimes."

• • •Monte Dutton covers motorsports for The Gaston (N.C.) Gazette. E-mail Monte at [email protected].


Using the No. 3 that his grandfather and owner Richard Childress had for Dale Earnhardt Jr. to use in Cup racing, Austin Dillon came away with the Camping World Truck Series championship. (John Clark/NASCAR This Week photo)

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Puzzle Answers

• Here’s a great conversation piece: Get a big, shallow bowl or box, fill it with loose snapshots (preferably of holidays past) and set it on your coffee table. People can’t resist photos.

• “I’ve loved this little trick since I saw it used at a party years ago. I serve iced tea (or punch) at most of my get-togethers, and instead of ice cubes, I freeze several pounds of cleaned, de-stemmed white grapes. They are a hit at every party.” -- M.A. in New York

• Need almost-instant party snacks? Try a package of store-bought cheese tortellini. Cook according to package instructions (usually only a few minutes), toss with oil or salad dressing and stick each on a toothpick.

• “A great way to make guests comfortable is to print out a copy of the channel lineup for your cable service provider. You also can print out common remote-control buttons or any remote-control or TV instructions for playing a DVD, etc. This helps us older folks enjoy a few hours

of TV time while the younger kids are out at work or school.” -- H.P. in Nebraska

• If you’re serving hot rolls on a buffet, line the basket with aluminum foil before you line it with a towel. They’ll stay warm longer that way.

• Try this tip to avoid overeating at holiday parties: Keep a drink in your dominant hand. You’ll be less likely to graze on high-fat chips and other snack foods. Need a little something? Hope for a veggie platter. But whether it’s veggies or chips, grab a couple and then WALK AWAY from the table before you can hit the dip.

Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or e-mail JoAnn at [email protected].



Gout vs. Pseudogout: What’s the Difference?

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have faux gout. At least that’s what I’ve been told I have. It’s in my left foot. I understand it’s not caused by uric acid but by calcium. Can you tell me more about it and what can be done for it? -- C.B.

ANSWER: Faux (French for “false”) gout -- or pseudogout, as it is more com-monly called -- is like gout in many respects, but the differences between the two are significant.

In gout, uric acid crystals infiltrate joints and inflame them. In pseudogout, the crystals making their way into and around joints are calcium pyrophosphate de-hydrate, CPPD. Just as uric acid crystals do, CPPD crystals inflame the joint and cause great pain. That’s not true of everyone who has these crystals. Some never experience a minute of pain.

The joints most affected in pseudogout are the knees and the wrists. Shoulders, ankles, elbows and hands also might be targets.

Who told you that you have this condition? A doctor requires X-ray examination of the affected joint before declaring that a person has pseudogout. Stronger evidence of the diagnosis is obtained by drawing fluid from the joint and examining it micro-scopically. The distinctive crystals of CPPD can be seen -- proof positive.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs -- Aleve, Motrin, Advil and many others -- usually can control this illness and the pain it causes. If they don’t, an injection of cortisone into the joint will. For recurrent attacks, colchicine -- the same drug used for gout -- works for pseudogout, too.

The pamphlet on gout and pseudogout explains both illnesses and their treatments. To obtain a copy, write: Dr. Donohue -- No. 302W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.

• • •DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My wife of 41 years has tremors.

She is 62. The tremors started in her mid-50s. Her mother is 85 and shakes so bad she can’t write or hardly help herself. They told her it is hereditary. Is there any medication or treatment available? My wife is getting very frustrated. She’s not able to carry out simple tasks. -- P.E.

ANSWER: Your wife and mother-in-law most likely have familial tremor, also called essential tremor. It does run in fami-lies. There is treatment. Propranolol (Inderal) and primidone (Mysoline) work very well for most. Both your wife and her mother should be getting treatment. A neurologist is the doctor who specializes in tremors and their treatment.

• • •DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My husband and I wish to leave our

bodies to science but do not know whom to contact. How do we go about this? -- E. and C.D.

ANSWER: You and your husband deserve a round of applause. Most medical schools have a body-donation program. Contact the medical school nearest you and ask for the anatomical dona-tion committee or the anatomy department.

If you can’t make contact with a medical school, three organizations can assist you in donat-ing your bodies: MedCure (866-560-2525), BioGift (866-670-1799) and Science Care (800-417-3747).

• • •Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them

in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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