I finally rolled out of bed today and headed directly for the coffee maker. I found the badly needed coffee and also a small surprise. My better-half left me a very old kid’s book filled with fun questions and answers circa 1957. Let’s start your weekend with a laugh or two.

• What dog cannot bark? Answer: The basenji. It makes sharp little cries that sound like yodeling.

• What bird can whistle with its wings? Answer: The hornbill. Its wings make a sharp whistling sound when it flies.

• What bird has no wings or tail? Answer: The Kiwi.

• How much would a 150-pound man weigh on the moon? Answer: Approximately 25 pounds.

• Where are the largest coins in the world used? Answer: On the Pacific Island of Yap. They are made of stone and measure from 2-12 feet across.

• Is it possible to step across the Mississippi River? Answer: Yes, near Lake Itasca, Minnesota.

• Is all asparagus edible? Answer: No, only the common garden variety.

• What animal picks fruit from trees with its tail? Answer: The kinkajou.

• What is a guanaco? Answer: It is a wild llama from South America.

• How much raw material would be needed to obtain one pound of radium? Answer: No less than 2,680 tons.

Thanks to my better-half and the Giant Little Golden Book – QUIZ FUN. I’m fairly certain that the kid books these days aren’t quite as informative.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND