Mocomi TimePass The Magazine - Issue 24

Mocomi TimePass The Magazine - Issue 24

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  Get Your DailyCopY! GO tO facebook.com/mocomikids ISSUE 24 APRIL 26, 2020 THE STORY OF SPARTACUS WHAT DO CLEVER PEOPLE DO? DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE FEAR OF SLEEP?
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  One fine morning,Mullah Nasruddin was wandering around a lake. The cool breeze was creating ripples on the surface of the water. Green grass and algae grew on the fringes of the lake. The air was filled with birds chirping. Mullah  Nasruddin sat down beside the lake, enjoying nature around him. He collected small pebbles around him and started tossing them in the water, causing more ripples in the water. The fish in the water darted around, trying to avoid the pebbles. Mullah was lost in thought, when he heard ducks quacking. He looked up to see a flock of ducks swimming close by in the lake. Mullah thought to himself,“It would be nice to catch a duck or two for dinner.” He got up and started wading in the water to get closer to the ducks. Mullah was very excited, as he thought about the duck soup he was going to enjoy.The ducks saw Mullah approaching and moved away. But, Mullah kept moving towards them, determined to have his duck and eat it too! Mullah lunged towards them and the ducks flew away. A surprised Mullah slipped and went under the surface of the water. As he tried to gulp in some air to breathe, he gulped in water, instead. He finally emerged out of the lake, coughing and sat down on the shore. He was determined to try to catch a duck or two, again. He thought. "Even though I have failed the first time, I will try again. I shouldn’t lose hope!" But the ducks were more cautious this time and had a different plan. All the ducks were gathered at the centre of the lake and were not moving an inch. As Mullah Nasruddin had no option, he got into the lake and moved to the centre of the lake. But then, the ducks moved to the opposite corner. After several failed attempts, he got tired, and lay down on the side of the lake, to dry himself off and catch his breath. After some time, he got up. He settled down by the side of the lake again and opened his bag and took out a roll of bread. He dipped the bread in the water and began to eat it. Some people from the village close by were walking past the lake when they saw Mullah dipping his bread in the lake and eating it. A man asked,“Mullah, what are you doing?” Mullah replied,“I am having duck soup.” The man looked at Mullah asked bemused, “Duck soup?” The people in the crowd looked at each other. Mullah looked at their confusion and laughed and answered, “That is what clever people do. One who accepts what he or she has, is always happy.” FOLKTALE Mullah Nasruddin: What do Clever People Do?
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  FIND TEn HIDDENGame Elements There once was a chubby carp Who wanted to play on a harp, But to his chagrin So short was his fin That he couldn’t reach up to C sharp. There was a Young Lady of Wales, Who caught a large fish without scales; When she lifted her hook, she exclaimed, 'Only look!' The extatic Young Lady of Wales. Nonsensical Poems
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  Sam Visits theAngkor Temples, Siem Reap I’matthemaingatewaytotheruinsofthe Angkor temples in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It is often known as the life-support system for the temples. It is the provincial capital of Northwest Cambodia and is the closest city to the world heritage site, the Angkor Archaeological Park. Being so close to a designated world heritage site has made the once quaint village of Siem Reap a tourist boom town! There are just so many things to experience here! ThenameSiemReap,canbetranslated to mean“Siamese defeated”, which is a reference to the victory of the Khmer Empire over theThai kingdom back in the 17th century. But there are also arguments that state this to be untrue. Scholars maintain that the origin of the name is unknown. Isn’t that mysterious? The transition of this village to a tourist hub can be attributed to the French. They came in during the 19th century, and following a Franco-Siamese treaty and helped transform the town into what it is today. Since then, the town has become the most popular tourist destination in Cambodia.The town is full of things to see and experience. Apart from the must-see temples of Angkor, there are also several other temples around the town to see. The museums and markets for visitors were also rather fun to explore. I found the Landmine museum especially interesting, and would definitely recommend it! If you’re more adventurous, there are also bike tours and sports activities to be enjoyed. And the food is simply lip-smacking.You’ll find something delicious to eat around the Old Market area no matter what your food preferences are! Discover A New Place Sea Word Search
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  spot ten differences
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  Coley & Bumbley Don'tTalk With Your Mouth Full! You should not talk with your mouth full! It can cause choking. What is choking? To understand what is choking, you first need to understand what happens to the food that you eat. When you chew the food, it passes through your throat to get into your body. The food and air travels through the same tube for a short distance until the tube divides into two tubes – the oesophagus which carries food down into the stomach, and the trachea (windpipe) which carries air to the lungs. Sometimes food slips into the windpipe – which can block the windpipe. That’s why you choke. Imagine a fish swims all day long. It must get really tired and probably just wants to have a shut eye. But how? Most fish have no eyelids. Eyelids help terrestrial animals keep their eyes moist. But since fish are always underwater, they do not need eyelids to help keep their eyes moist. So it’s really difficult for us to make out, if they are sleeping or not! So if fish don’t have eyelids, does this mean they do not sleep? Almost all fish sleep. Though some zebrafish are insomniacs. Which means they have trouble sleeping! Do fish lay down to sleep like other animals? Since fish live in an environment unlike ours, laying down and sleeping like humans can be dangerous. They rest their brains in parts at different times and are never completely unconscious. Some fish like the shark keep swimming in their sleep. Tuna fish rest motionless at night, suspended in the water. Bass and perch will sleep under or on top of logs. Reef fish seek refuge in crevices. Parrotfish build a cocoon of mucus in which to sleep. Why is sleep and resting our body so important? If we do not sleep properly, we will always be tired, cranky and unhappy. This is because when we sleep, the body also gets a chance to clean itself of waste and other by-products of cell functions within our bodies. Fish also need to sleep, so that they can repair their cells and also conserve their energy. Make sure to chew every mouthful of food until it is small and soft enough to swallow. Sit down, take small bites, and don’t talk or laugh with your mouth full! Do not put anything in your mouth that is not food or drink. Be extra careful while eating nuts, grapes, raw carrots, popcorn, and hard or gooey candy. Look out for the little ones! Babies and toddlers love to put things in their mouths, so help keep them safe by: cutting up and dividing their food into small pieces and picking up anything off the floor that might be dangerous to swallow - like deflated balloons, pen caps, coins, beads, and batteries. Never share your food or candy with a baby unless an adult says it’s OK. About health and more! Do fish sleep? Pondering Corner This honey is awesome! What? There is a possum and a bunny? Where?
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  Tickle your funny bone Q: Where dofish keep their money? A: In a riverbank. Q: Why are fish easy to measure? A: Because they bring their own scales. Q: What do fish take to stay healthy ? A: Vitamin Sea. AMUSING NEWS
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  a comic story sirdig-a-lot Spartacus Rohan asked, “What is a gladiator?” Sir Dig-a-Lot began, “A gladiator was a swords- man who used to fight in an open arena with hardened criminals, other gladiators or wild criminals as entertainment for the crowd. This was done in ancient Rome.” “Let me tell you about a Roman gladiator called Spartacus. He was a gladiator and a military leader who led the uprising of slaves in the Third Servile War.”
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  “Spartacus belonged toan Indo-European tribe called Thracian. He was born c.109 BC and was forced to enlist in the army when he grew up. However, Spartacus was a free man and ran away from the army. When he was caught he was forced into slavery and as a punishment made a gladia- tor. In 73 BC, Spartacus along with 70 other  gladiators escaped to fight the Romans and made an attempt to abolish slavery. He defeated the Romans in two different battles when over 6000 Roman soldiers fought against an army of 70 with limited weapons. They used kitchen utensils and knives to raid the Roman camps and steal the weapons.
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  Find the ExtraPiece of the Puzzle This inspired many slaves to join Spartacus in his fight and the Spartacus soon had over 100,000 people supporting him. All of them set camp in northern Italy. They stole food and other utilities from Romans and survived the winter. However, few people had the skills to fight.” “The Roman way of life was dependent on slaves. The rich became rich only because they didn’t have to pay for making people work. With Spartacus gaining popularity, the Romans became agitated and prepared an army of over 50,000 soldiers against him. Spartacus was finally de- feated and killed in the battle in the year 71 BC."
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  Bubbles the fishhad lived in a tank his whole life. He couldn't say he was unhappy, really. The water was always clean, there was plenty of food given to him and he had a nice view of all the action happening in the living room. Tia, the little girl who took care of Bubbles, loved him a lot. She came and checked on him many times a day and was quick to notice if the water got murky or if the temperature control wasn't work- ing. One day, Tia brought over a bag with a little goldfish in it and slowly introduced it to Bubbles' tank. He'd always been the only fish! Who was this new goldfish.... with Hamlet the Hamster Facts about the Eiffel Tower To know or not to know, that is the question! Well, wouldn’t you prefer to know? fun facts Complete the Story... The Eiffel tower is one of the most famous architectural landmarks of Paris. The Eiffel Tower is named after Gustave Eiffel, a French civil engineer who is credited with the designing of this tower. It is known as 'La Tour Eiffel' in French. It also has the nickname La Dame de Fer which means ‘The iron Lady.’ It is made of iron and weighs about 10,000 tones.
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  Find Two of theSame Fish
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