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Mysteries of the Universe

By Mark Johnson

Have you ever asked a question that was never answered? Well, you're not alone. Around the universe there are thousands of questions that everyone's asking. This article will provide answers for some of the the greatest unanswered questions known to man.

The first mystery of the universe involves sneezing. Why do we say “bless you” to the sneezer? WebMD describes sneezing as “a sudden blast of air expelled from the mouth and nose.” Sounds nasty right? Well, it is. Sneezing is something we do everyday. Junior Michael Rand said “five” when asked how many times he sneezes in a day. In some cases in China, sneezing is extremely offensive and you may be shunned for years as a result. The sight of a sneeze face is thought to be unattractive and is supposed to be kept to yourself. However, most of the time sneezing is perfectly okay and just a natural reflex. We sneeze when our noses think there's something in it. So it says get out, like a reverse vacuum. Often, a specific face is used to sneeze. Peter Clemmons, junior, is a junior who consented to demonstrate.

Each time someone sneezes, we say “bless you” to the sneezer. This tradition originated in Rome when the Bubonic Plague was attacking Europe. Sneezing was one of the early symptoms of the deadly plague. So, Pope Gregory I thought it would be necessary to say “God bless you” when someone sneezed. Since then this phrase never wore off.

We all know that sneezing is real, but what about voodoo. Voodoo has baffled people for centuries. It can be seen as a joke or completely terrifying. People claim that it's real and others think it's completely false. Voodoo is a type of magic or witchcraft that can supposedly take control of anyone. The rituals involve dolls that symbolize the person being voodooed and the voodoo witch doctor controlling it.

Overall, voodoo is not that big of a threat in our daily lives. Worrying about it is not really necessary. However, it is real, and you should try your best to not let it scare you. If you'd like to know more about voodoo, watch the Disney thriller, The Princess and the Frog.

If you have a question about the universe, you are not alone. These questions are very important. As long as we keep asking questions, they will keep being answered.

The Legend of Mac and Cheese

By Mark Johnson

The fine dish of Macaroni and Cheese was first conceived for an Italian king, according to Clifford A. Wright. They called it “lasanis.” Of course, that was a long time ago and it was probably nothing like today's perfection. By the end of this article, you will understand how eating Mac and Cheese is equivalent to eating George Washington.

The great and mighty Mac and Cheese has not only survived for a thousand years, but has evolved into the Macaroni of Cheese that we know today.

There are countless names for Mac and Cheese; Liquid Gold, Yellow Soup and Oodle, Short Noodle and Soup, Fingers and Cheese, and most importantly Jack and Geese.

Why do we love this simple food of the heavens? Science says it's because of your tastebuds. That could be one explanation, but I think that we love Mac and Cheese so much because it was used to write the Declaration of Independence. Yes.

Mac and Cheese is written in the DNA of America. Thomas Jefferson, who wrote a big chunk of the Declaration of Independence, was supposedly the one to bring Mac and Cheese to America after his journey to Italy. He loved it so much he even designed a machine to make it.

There was said to be a prophecy that the food of God would leave Rome and start a new life for itself in the land of the free. The prophecy was true. Mac and Cheese helped make our country what it is today. Mac and Cheese is a founding father.

To be Mac and Cheese is to be American

This photo, courtesy of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, explains how to make the ingenious Macaroni Machine.

This photo was created by Mark Johnson using the app PicCollage

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