Take the It's Academic Weekly Quiz! 
- The Aztecs not only enjoyed chocolate as a food, but they had what other use for it?
- Money. In the 16th century, one turkey was worth 200 cacao seeds; a taco just one seed.
- You can make butter from the milk of cows, sheep, goats, yaks and many other animals, but NOT what other 4-footed quadrupeds?
- Camels. The fat globules in their milk are just too small.
- What is the first food that was grown in outer space?
- Potatoes. In 1995, the Columbia space shuttle took along some potato plants.
- What is Oklahoma’s official state vegetable?
- Watermelon, yes, watermelon.
- *All answers are items available at Giant!
2017 “Sophie Altman Coach of the Year Award"
We salute the 2017 Sophie Altman Coaches of the Year:
- Washington — Dr. David Goodrich, Rockville High School
- Baltimore — Jennifer Meehan, Towson High School
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