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October 2018
October 2018, page 38

38 OCTOBER 2018 HOW LONG? 5,000 BC 383,160 SQ FT 2.5 MILES 1.7 MILES The largest hedge maze was achieved by Yancheng Dafeng Dream Maze in Yancheng, Jiangsu, China. The Dole Plantation’s giant Pineapple Garden Maze stretches over three acres and includes nearly two and one-half miles of paths. Constructed from more than 16,000 English yews, the maze at Longleat is the longest hedge maze in the world, stretching for close to 1.7 miles. DID YOU KNOW (MAZES)? The first recorded maze in history was the Egyptian Labyrinth. Herodotus, a Greek traveler and writer, visited the Egyptian Labyrinth in the 5th Century, BC. HOW OLD? HOW BIG? Serving the Arcadia area since 1958          Find us on Facebook! Member Since 1959      •  •    •    •    •         4855 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix AZ 85018 | www.ingleside.com Book Your Holiday Boarding Today!! BRIAN A. SERBIN, DVM • RACHEL BART, DVM KATHERINE HEWITT, DVM • TALI TONCRAY, DVM HOSPITAL 602-840-3446 | GROOMING 602-952-1754 Grooming OPEN Tues - Sat Arc

39 OCTOBER 2018 FUN FACTS: MAZES YOU CAN USE YOUR HAND TO SOLVE A PHYSICAL MAZE There is a simple method for finding your way out of a maze or labyrinth: Touch the wall or hedge with the hand nearest to it, left or right. Keep that same hand touching the wall and keep walking. This may take you on a horribly long route, but it will eventually get you out. SAY WHAT? DID YOU KNOW? The earliest hedge mazes were built to entertain royalty. Labyrinths—the predecessor of the maze—were first created not to confuse, but to send visitors on a spiritual journey. Scientists have been using mazes to study animal psychology since 1882. The first rat maze was constructed in 1901. Before animals, insects were used to test mazes. The Hampton Court maze is one of the most famous in the world. The current hedges were planted in 1690, though there is evidence the maze existed long before. The largest temporary corn maze ever created spanned 60 acres and was so big, several visitors called 911 after getting lost in it. MAZE SEARCH SEARCH PUZZLE LOST FOUND TRICK CONFUSED ANDRASSY SCHONBRUNN TANGLED PENPONT ASHCOMBE PEACE PINEAPPLE TEST PATIENCE STRATEGY GAME YANCHENG HERODOTUS LONGLEAT DIXON 1882. The first rat maze was constructed in 1901. Before animals, insects were used to test mazes. current hedges were planted in 1690, though there is evidence the Work with an Attorney to Prepare your Living Will & Healthcare Power of Attorney HAVE A PLAN! Know what you want and know when you need it. Saturday October 27, 2018 RSVP required to reserve your appointment time 602-264-4357 Phoenix, Arizona Work with an Attorney to Prepare your Living Will & Healthcare Power of Attorney HAVE A PLAN! Know what you want and know when you need it. Arcadia_NLW_Oct2018.indd 1 9/17/18 2:28 PM