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Post by jjsanta on Jul 11, 2013 4:07:35 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Astronomy. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Orderly Orbits - This is a window game. one is being asked to put the planents in order from closest to the sun to the furthest.
1- Closest to the sun) Mercury 2) Venus 3) Earth 4) Mars 5) Jupiter 6) Saturn 7) Uranus 8) Neptune
Part 2: Astronomical Trivia
a) On a clear night, the naked eye can see approximately how many stars? - 3,000 b) When Galileo first observed Saturn's rings in 1610, he referred to them as... - Saturn's ears. c) What do modern astronomers believe is at the center of nearly every galaxy? - A supermassive black hole d) Johannes Kepler was the first astronomer to correctly explain what? - Planetary motion e) How long does it take the Hubble Space Telescope to complete one orbit around Earth? - 96 minutes f) Who popularized the idea that the sun is at the center of the solar system? - Nicolaus Copernicus
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Post by jjsanta on Jul 12, 2013 4:33:49 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Ancient Animals. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles. Part 1: Search for the Spear - You'll Need It to Survive! - One is asked to click on the spear hidden on the picture below.
Hint: It is located hanging from the left tusk of the Woolly Mammoth on the left side.
Part 2: Ancient Animal Attack! - This is a timed quiz. One is being asked to select the prehistoric beast that corresponds to each of the clues given. The list of animals to choose from are these...
Terror Bird Woolly Mammoth Sarscosuchus Saber-Toothed Squirrel Megalodon Saber Toothed Tiger Giant Ground Sloth Gigantohithecus
You do NOT want to be on the receiving end of this ancient animal's 16-foot-long tusks. - Woolly Mammoth This slow-moving mammal also goes by the name ''Megalonyx.'' - Giant Ground Sloth Good luck taking down this massive mammal with a spear. It can weigh up to 8 tons! - Woolly Mammoth Polly want a crack...Oh, never mind - you're about to eat A HORSE. - Terror Bird Be careful if you go wading in the water - you might run into one of these. (Its name means ''flesh crocodile'' in Latin.) - Sacscusuchus You thought a great white was big? This ferocious fish can reach 60 feet in length! - Megalodon This aquatic monster eats whales for breakfast. (You'd just be a snack!) - Megalodon Some ''scientists'' think that this hairy guy survived extinction and is responsible for modern-day Bigfoot sightings. - Gigantohithecus It might not be able to fly, but it can definitely do some damage with its 18-inch beak.' - Terror Bird This toothy feline also goes by the name ''smilodon.'' - Saber-Toothed Tiger Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball of...ahhhh!!! 11-inch-long teeth! - Saber-Toothed Tiger Standing over 9 feet tall, this is the biggest ape ever. (Sorry, King Kong.) - Gigantohithecus Do NOT try to feed these furry buggers acorns. You could lose a hand! - Saber Toothed Squirrel You thought a great white was big? This ferocious fish can reach 60 feet in length! - Megalodon This 40-foot-long reptilian terror also goes by the name ''SuperCroc.'' (Go figure.). - Sacscosuchus It's just like your typical, backyard tree-climbing critter...only with massive fangs. - Saber-Toothed Squirrel
Part 3: How Does Your Prehistoric Safari End? - These are a series of questions to determine how one's safari would end. This is an opinion poll. There are wrong answers in this part.
a) Ahhh!!! Woolly Mammoth stampede!!! What do you do? b) A saber-toothed tiger is staring you right in the face. How do you proceed? c) You thought you'd cool off by taking a dip in the ocean. Bad call. Now there's a megalodon circling beneath you. What's your next move?
Note: The choices one selects would indicate whether
a) One survives the safari b) Eaten by a Supercroc c) Caught rabies from a Saber0 Toothed Squirrel
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Post by jjsanta on Jul 13, 2013 4:13:57 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is BBQ. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Test Your BBQ IQ
a) According to the Oxford American Dictionary, what is the proper spelling of "BBQ"? - Barbecue b) In BBQ lingo, what is a "rub"? - A blend of herbs & spices that you rub on meat c) According to Bobby Flay, when choosing burger patties for the grill... - The more fat, the better d) The first commercially-produced BBQ sauce came from what state? = Georgia e) According to the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association (HPBA), what percentage of North American households own a grill or smoker? = 82%
Part 2: Get Grillin' Drag & Drop - This is a window game. One is being asked to arrange the cards to put the steps for grilling a steak in order.
Step 1: Pick the Perfect Steak Step 2: Light the Coals Step 3: Spread the Coals Step 4: Put Your Steak on the Grill Step 5: Cook for 3 to 5 Minutes Step 6: Filp & Cook for Another 3 to 5 Minutes Step 7: Let Steak Rest for a Few Minutes Step 8: Cut and Enjoy
Part 3: Time for Dessert! - This is a video for viewing purposes only about a Candy BBQ.
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Post by jjsanta on Jul 14, 2013 4:22:21 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is On Site (The Sahara). Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Where in the World ... is the Sahara?
Hint: It is in Northern Africa, which is one continent located closest to the center of the map.
Part 2: Time for Your Trip!
a) What to Pack - Better pack some sunscreen and lots of water, since the Sahara is considered one of the world's harshest climates. The average annual rainfall is between... - 5-9 inches. b) Meet the Locals - The Sahara is spread across many countries, including Egypt, Mauritania, Niger and Sudan. What is the most common language spoken in the Sahara? - Arabic c) Explore the Area - The Sahara is the world's... - hottest desert. d) Watch for Wildlife - Which of the following pests should you be sure to avoid in the Sahara? - Deathstalker scorpion e) Grab Some Grub - Communities in and around the Sahara Desert have been known to eat goats as well as... - camels. f) When in the Sahara - What is the name of the traditional equestrian performance seen at Moroccan festivals? - Fantasia
Part 3: Desert Life - This is a Timed Quiz. There are 12 questions to answer in 90 seconds. The statements and the correct answers are listed below
This is the list of animals to choose from.
Fennec Deathstalker Addax Dromedary Sand Viper Painted Wolf Monitor Lizard Dorcas Gazelle
I can go my entire life without ever needing a drink of water. - Dorcas Gazelle I hide buried in the sand and wait for prey to come by. - Sand Viper My scientific name is Camelus dromedarius. - Dromedary I am a large carnivorous reptile. - Monitor Lizard I'm a type of fox. - Fennec I have horns that can grow up to 33 inches long. - Addax I can drink 100 liters of water in 10 minutes. - Dromedary I am also known as a screwhorn antelope. - Addax According to legend Cleopatra had me bite her so she could commit suicide. - Sand Viper I only grow up to 16 inches and 3.5 pounds. - Fennec On average I only grow up to 2.5 inches. - Deathstalker We hunt in packs and usually feed on wildebeests, impalas and gazelles. - Painted Wolf My name sounds like a scary movie villain. - Deathstalker I go by many names, such as African hunting dog or ornate wolf. - Painted Wolf
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Post by jjsanta on Jul 15, 2013 4:13:15 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Smell. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Smelly Science Trivia
1) We call it our sense of smell. But what do the scientists call it? - Olfaction 2) The part of the brain that handles our sense of smell (the limbic system) is also responsible for controlling our what? - Memories & emotions 3) According to the Sense of Smell Institute, approximately how many different odors can the average person recognize? - 10,000 4) When you walk into a kitchen where cookies are baking, the scent seems very strong. For the person who's been in the kitchen baking the cookies, however, the scent might not even be noticeable. What the heck is happening here? - Accommodation
Part 2: What's That Smell? - This is a timed quiz. One is being asked to answer 12 questions in 1 minute. The four choices to select from are listed below...
Chemical Earthy Putrid Sweet
Rotten Eggs - Putrid Roses - Sweet Fresh Paint - Chemical Apple Pie - Sweet Old Fish - Putrid Leaves - Earthy Vanilla - Sweet Nail Polish Remover - Chemical Potatoes - Earthy Chlorine - Chemical Skunk Spray - Putrid Dirt - Earthy
Part 3: Aromatherapy Tips & Tricks
a) Which of the following scents has been known to calm and relieve headaches? - Lavender oil b) In addition to deodorizing the air, the scent of peppermint may help increase what? - Alertness c) If you're looking for a scent that will warm and comfort you, which of the following options is best? - Clove d) While you know that citronella is great for keeping bugs at bay, its grassy, lemony aroma may also have what mental benefit? - Clarifying the mind
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Post by jjsanta on Jul 16, 2013 4:24:23 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Global Cooking (India). Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Indian Dishes Drag & Drop - This is a window game, one is being asked to match the popular Indian dishes to their names below.
Naan (Indian Flatbread) - 2 pcs. of Round Bread that looks like 2 Tortillas. ** Tikka Masala - Pieces of a brownish chicken pieces piled high on the plate. Kaali dal/daal (Black Lentils) - a pot of black lentils covered in a brown sauce with a yellow spot in the middle. ** Tandoori Chicken - Pieces of Red Chicken spread out on the plate with dipping sauce in the back side of the plate Samosas - Fried Stuffed Pastries shaped like a triangle. Palak paneer (Spinach + Cheese) - Pot of cooked spinach + chunks of Cheese on top of the pot. Lamb Vindaloo - Chunks of Cooked Lamb in a bowl. A fork and spoon are in the bowl. Chole (Chickpea Curry) - Pieces of Yellow Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) in a Curry Sauce.
** It appears Tikka Masala and Tandoori Chicken pictures got mixed up. The Tandoori Chicken has chili powder sprinkled on top of it, giving it the bright red color. I am describing the correct answers as listed by Daily Break.
Part 2: A Taste of India Trivia
a) The word "curry" is derived from the Tamil "kari," which means what? - Sauce b) Melt some butter, remove all the water and milk solids, and you'll be left with the fatty, slightly nutty Indian ingredient known as what? - Ghee c) What is the main component of "lassi"? (Note: it's a beverage, not a dog.) - Yogurt d) Chili peppers are a popular ingredient in Indian cuisine (especially in the Goa region). But when were these fiery fruits introduced to India? - During the 1500s e) Gulab jamun - a popular Indian dessert - could best be described as what? - Fried balls of sugary goodness
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Post by jjsanta on Jul 17, 2013 4:14:08 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Batter Up. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Game On! - This is a video for viewing purposes only. The honorable mayor does appear to throw a baseball better than Carly Rae Jepsen though.
Part 2: Meet the Players - One is asked to match the all-time greats to their nicknames.
Teddy Ballgame - Ted Williams Hammerin' Hank - Hank Aaron The Say Hey Kid - Willie Mays Joltin' Joe - Joe Dimaggio Shoeless Joe - Joe Jackson Satchel - Leroy Paige The Sultan of Swat - Babe Ruth Mr. October - Reggie Jackson
Part 3: Baseball by the Numbers
1) Baseball's first official game was played in what year? - 1846 2) A standard major league baseball game has how many innings? - 9 3) Which team has the most World Series victories, with a total of 27? - Yankees 4) How far is the pitcher's mound from home plate? - 60 feet, 6 inches
Part 4: Seventh-Inning Stretch - Time to watch the famous Sausage Race done in the 7th inning stretch in game in Milwaukee. This is for viewing purposes only.
Part 5: Step Up to the Plate
a) First Pitch - Fastball (Thrown by Nolan Ryan) b) Second Pitch - Curveball (Thrown by Barry Zito) c) Third Pitch - Slider (Thrown by David Price) d) Fourth Pitch - Knuckleball (Thrown by Tim Wakefield) e) Fifth Pitch - Changeup (Thrown by Eric Gagne) f) Sixth Pitch - Vulcan changeup (Thrown by Roy Oswalt)
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Post by jjsanta on Jul 18, 2013 4:21:07 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Sight. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Vision Test: Can You Spot the Difference? - One is being asked to click on the difference between the two pictures.
Hint: On the right side of the eye chart (4th row down), it is C on the left picture and O on the other picture.
Part 2: Science of Sight Trivia
1) Which of the following is NOT one of the components of your eye's wall or outer layer? - Brow 2) What part of your eye is responsible for focusing light rays onto your retina? - Lens 3) The receptors in your retina that respond to light are known as... - photoreceptors. 4) Rods are photoreceptors that allow you to see shades of gray. What are the photoreceptors that allow you to see colors known as? - Cones
Part 3: Eyes of the Animal Kingdom - This is a window game. One is being asked to match the eyes to the animals they belong to.
Goat - It has a black rectanglar pupil with fur hanging over the eye. Gecko - It has a zig zag pupil. Husky - It has a black pupil surrounded by a blue iris with a white sclera surrounding the iris. Tiger - It has a small black pupil surrounded by a blue-greenish sclera. Owl - It has a large black pupil surrounded by a bright yellow sclera. Frog - It is the pink skinned animal. It has an oval shaped black pupil surrounded by a spotted sclera. Fly - It has no obvious pupil and a red sclera. Shark - It is the whitest shde of animal. It has a large black pupil.
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Post by jjsanta on Jul 19, 2013 4:15:44 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is New Experiences. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Speaking from Experience - This is a window game. One is being asked to fill in the blanks by dragging the missing words to their quotes.
Albert Einstein - A person who never made a ____ never tried anything new. MISTAKE Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. - A mind that is _____ by a new experince can never go back to its old dimensions. STRETCHED Auguste Rodin - Nothing is a waste of time is you use the experince ____. WISELY Eleanor Roosevelt - Do one thing every day that ____ you. SCARES T.S. Eliot - Only those who will rish going ____ can possibly find out how for one can go. TOO FAR Jin Rohn - If you are not willing to risk the _____, you will have to settle for the ordinary. UNUSUAL
Part 2: Try Stuff, Be Happy
1) What's the term for a persistent, irrational fear of new things or experiences? - Neophobia 2) True or false: People who engage in a variety of new experiences are more likely to be happy. - True 3) In Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham, who would not, could not eat green eggs and ham? - Not named
Part 3: Would You Rather... - This is an set of questions asking for one's opinion. There are no right or wrong answers here.
a) Go on a weekend getaway to somewhere new OR spend time relaxing at home? Weekend getaway vs. Stay-cation b) Try an exotic new dish OR order an old favorite? Take a chance vs. order an old fave c) Create a new fashion trend OR wear what's in vogue? Fashion forward vs. Fashion follower d) See a movie on opening night OR wait to read the reviews? Opening night vs. I'll wait
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Post by jjsanta on Jul 20, 2013 4:21:30 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Global Cooking (China). Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Chinese Food…American Style - This is a window game. One is being asked to match the Chinese Food pictured to its proper location.
Chicken Fingers - Plate filled with chicken covered with batter which is shaped like fingers. Egg Rolls - 3 Egg Rolls on a plate. These rolls are probably fried and stuffed with an assortment of meat and/or vegetables. Crab Rangoons - Dumplings filled with cream cheese, crab meat and seasoning wrapped in a flower shape. Lo Mein - Plate filled with a mixture of noodles,, vegetables and likely shrimp in this photo. Fried Rice - A large plate of brown rice with peas and carrots mixed along. General Tso's Chicken - Deep Fried Orange Colored Chicken on a bed of lettuce. Beef Terayaki - skewers of Beef on a Plate. Egg Foo Young - This is a large omelette dish with green herbs sprinkled on top.
Part 2: Chinese Cuisine Trivia
a) Historically, cuisine from northern China has relied on wheat as its main starchy ingredient, whereas cuisine from southern China has relied on what? - Rice b) What fowl dish is China's capital city, Beijing, famous for? - Peking duck c) According to a traditional Chinese saying, THIS drink is one of the "seven necessities" of life. - Tea d) The Szechuan Province of southwestern China is famous for its bold flavors, which come from ingredients including... - peppers & garlic. e) "Xiaolongbao" is a type of steamed bun that is native to Shanghai. However, in English, it's often referred to as a what? - Dumpling
Part 3: Fortune Cookie Time! - This is a series of questions to determine what is written on your virtual fortune cookie. There are no right or wrong here. THis is an opinion poll.
1) If you could eat any of the following dishes right now, which would it be? Steamed bok choy Shrimp fried rice Peking duck
2) Which of the following sauces sounds most pleasing to your palette? Soy sauce Duck sauce Fish sauce
3) Which of the following fictional characters do you like best? Donald Duck Aquaman Captain Planet
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Post by jjsanta on Jul 21, 2013 4:09:13 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Rivers. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: River Rhythms - Guess the artists who sing these songs.
a) Justin Timberlake - ("Cry Me a River") b) Tina Turner - ("Proud Mary") c) Bruce Springsteen - ("The River") d) The Doobie Brothers - ("Black Water") e) The Standells - ("Dirty Water")
Part 2: Put the World's Top 5 Longest Rivers in Order - This is a Window game. One is being asked to match each river system to its length (and location) below.
4,132 miles (Africa) - Nile 3,976 miles (S. America) - Amazon 3,917 miles (Asia) - Yangtze 3,902 miles (N. America) - Mississippi 3,445 miles (Asia) - Yenisei
Part 3: Riveting River Trivia
1) Which of the following is a nickname for the Mississippi River? - Old Man River 2) Which famous river runs through the heart of Paris, France? - The Seine 3) How many European capital cities does the Danube River run through? - 4 4) Which two rivers form Mesopotamia's "Fertile Crescent," an area largely regarded as the cradle of civilization? - Tigris & Euphrates
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Post by jjsanta on Jul 22, 2013 4:10:54 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Touch. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Touchy Tunes - Get touched by some tunes and guess the singers.
a) MC Hammer - "U Can't Touch This" b) Divinyls - "I Touch Myself" c) Neil Diamond - "Sweet Caroline" d) Mariah Carey - "Touch My Body" e) Razorlight - "Golden Touch"
Part 2: A Touch of Trivia
1) Which of the following sensations is our sense of touch NOT able to notice? - Flavor 2) Which system controls our sense of touch? - Somatosensory 3) Which of the following are two of the most sensitive areas of the body? - Fingertips & lips 4) A 2009 study showed that women tend to have more sensitive fingers than men because women are generally... - smaller.
Part 3: Complete the Sensory Expressions - This is a window game. One is asked to match the expressions to their missing words.
Hot - Too ? To Handle Cold - As ? As Ice Pain - No ?, No Gain Wet - Get Your Feet ? Rough - ? Around The Edges Tickle - ? Someone's Fancy Soft/Smooth - ? As A Baby's Bottom Squeeze - Put the ? on Someone
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Post by jjsanta on Jul 23, 2013 4:06:59 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Fantasy Worlds. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Step into a World - One is asked to click on an option below to start exploring some famous fantasy worlds. There is no right or wrong option here.
Part 2: There's No Place Like Home… - This is a window game. One is asked to match the characters to the worlds they call home.
Oz - Tin Man Middle-earth - Frodo Baggins Narnia - Aslan Wonderland - Mad Hatter Westeros - Tyrion Lannister North Pole - Buddy the Elf Neverland - Peter Pan Asgard - Thor
Part 3: Otherworldly Trivia
1) The Harry Potter universe consists of two distinct societies: the wizarding world and the... - Muggle world 2) In his famous fictional work from 1516, Sir Thomas More describes an idealistic island known as what? - Utopia 3) Which of the following is NOT a planet in the Star Wars universe? - Pandora 4) Which famous fictional traveler gets "tied up" with the itty-bitty inhabitants of Lilliput? - Gulliver 5) In the Hunger Games universe, what fictional nation covers most of North America? - Panem
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Post by jjsanta on Jul 24, 2013 4:05:13 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Heatwave. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles.
Part 1: Cool Down
a) Can coffee keep you hydrated? - Yes b) According to the CDC, how many people die each year in the U.S. from heat-related complications? - 675 c) When it's 80 degrees outside, a car in the sun will heat up to what temperature? - 123 degrees d) What is the world record for the most consecutive days above 100 degrees Fahrenheit? - 160 days
Part 2: Heat Things Up - This is a window game. One is asked to match the deserts to their locations.
New Mexico - Sororan Desert Northern Africa - Sahara Desert California - Mojave Desert China & Mongolia - Gobi Desert Turkmenistan - Karakum Desert Southern Africa - Kalahari Desert
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Post by jjsanta on Jul 25, 2013 4:27:38 GMT
Today's Today Break Theme is Cookies. Completion of this Daily Break will be worth 75 oodles. Part 1: C IS for Cookie. - This is a window game. One is being asked to match the pictures of the cookies to their names. Chocolate Chip - A cookie with milk chocolate and white chocolate chips in the cookie. Oreo - This is a sandwich cookie. It has 2 chocolate cookies with a white filling and the word "Oreo" writen on the top of the cookie. Gingerbread - Picture of a smiling person with arms, legs and a green bow tie. Sugar - It has white frosting with multi colored sprinkles on top of the cookie. Peanut Butter - A cookie with a grid pattern on top of the cookie. Macaroon - 6 cookies with coconut on the top side of the cookie. Thin Mint - These are crisp wafers covered in a chocolate coating. (Note: It is the most popular Girl Scout cookie, accounting for 25% total Girl Scout Cookie sales.) Fortune Cookie - A cookie broken in half with a piece of paper sticking out from inside the cookie. Part 2: Cookie Cookin' 1) Which popular cookie variety was accidentally invented at the Toll House Inn in 1930? - Chocolate Chip2) If you want to make the classic snickerdoodle, you'll need butter (or oil), sugar, flour, and THIS sweet combination. - Cinnamon sugar3) The ingredients for which crispy confection include flour, sugar, vanilla, and a proverb? - Fortune Cookie4) Can't wait for the Girl Scouts to come by with some Thin Mints? Make them at home using butter, vanilla, sugar, cocoa, and THIS candy. - York Peppermint Patties5) Which semi-sweet treat was invented by a Presbyterian minister to suppress "unhealthy carnal urges"? - Graham crackerPart 3: Would you rather.... - This is a series of questions asked for one's opinion. There are no right or wrong answers here. a) Eat the world's biggest cookie OR the world's biggest Rice Krispies treat? b) Have a gingerbread house OR an enormous Oreo? c) Eat an R2 unit OR an ancient alien? d) Wear a cookie mustache OR sleep with a cookie quilt? e) Have your cookies stuffed with Oreos OR chock full of s'mores? Personal Note: With Cookies as the topic, it seems only right to include a Sesame Street skid featuring the Cookie Monster. This video include Kermit, the Cookie Monster and a Mystery Box.
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