Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
1. The USDA regulates the fruit breakdown in fruit cocktail. It must be 30% to 50% diced peaches . . . 25% to 45% diced pears . . . 6% to 16% diced pineapple . . . 6% to 20% whole grapes . . . and 2% to 6% cherry halves.
2. Chicago has been the second or third-most populated city in America since 1890. But that’s on pace to change within the next 10 years. If the current trends continue, Houston will slide into third behind New York City and L.A.
3. Pro athletes can write off any fines they get from their leagues as tax deductions.
4. Easter Island got its name because a Dutch explorer landed there on Easter Sunday in 1722.
5. Nepal is the only country with a flag that’s not a rectangle . . . it’s two overlapping triangles.
