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5 Things You May Have Missed This Week

Gorillas, jazz jams and Ramadan -- here's your chance to catch up before the final exam

1. Ramadan began this week and, for those who are unfamiliar with Islam's holiest month, we .

A tidbit pertaining to Ramadan that didn't make the linked story:

Hakeem Olajuwon — who played center in the NBA for 18 years — is a devout Muslim and he fasted during Ramadan, even if he had a basketball game. However, the fasting (which includes not drinking water) did not slow him down. In fact, Olajuwon said he played better during Ramadan.

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While statistical analysis doesn't quite bear that out, his offensive output didn't suffer, which is still an impressive accomplishment.

2. , a former Cleveland Metroparks Zoo resident and previously the oldest gorilla in North America, died this week.

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He had suffered from several heart conditions before he passed away in the Louisville Zoo in Kentucky.

3. A teenager is  during a house party.

This is both a grave party foul and a reminder to vet the guest list when throwing a shindig.

4. Mentor Patch Moms Council talked about a restaurant in Pennsylvania that 

What would you do if your favorite restaurant banned kids?

5. Finally, our newest columnist WJ Keach told us what to do when our spouse comes down with  and starts confusing junk for priceless antiques.


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