December 2021

Scout Life

The Magazine for All Youth!

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Who Makes Scout Life?
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Michael Goldman MANAGING EDITOR Paula Murphey DESIGN DIRECTOR Eric Ottinger SENIOR EDITOR Aaron Derr ASSOCIATE EDITORS Michael Freeman Sheniece Chappell SENIOR DIGITAL EDITOR Bryan Wursten DIGITAL EDITOR Gina Circelli COPY EDITOR L
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Hitchin’ Rack
Dear Pedro, Scouting has helped me learn more about my country, and how to survive in the world and in the wild. Scouting is a fun way to help others. I have grown more as a person. Thank you for all the articles to read. — Bob F., from the internet
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Opening Shot
On Dec. 16 and 18, the two best teams in women’s college volleyball will battle it out to claim the 2021 championship title. Last year, the Kentucky Wildcats defeated the Texas Longhorns, 3-1. ■
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What's Up In December?
Have a sweet treat Dec. 4 for National Cookie Day. Dec. 7 is Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Dec. 21 is the first day of winter. Bundle up! Dec. 27 is Visit the Zoo Day. Go wild! Dec. 1, 1891: Dr. James Naismith invents basketball. Dec. 5, 1901: Walt D
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Five Weird Things That Drop On New Year’s Eve
Tiny Eastport, Maine, which sits on the Canadian border, boasts two New Year’s Eve drops. The 4-foot Canadian maple leaf releases first at 11 p.m., followed by the 8-foot wood-and- canvas sardine at midnight. Since 1992, Raleigh, North Carolina — als
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From Our Readers
Has anything exciting happened to you lately? If you have had an adventure and are under 18, write about it and send it to Readers’ Page, Scout Life, S306, P.O. Box 152079, Irving, TX 75015-2079 or via the e-form at scoutlife.org. You will receive th
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Ask Us Anything
My best friend has a smartphone, and I don’t. I’m getting jealous. What should I do? Steve: Get this: When we were kids, Jenny and I didn’t have smartphones, either, because they didn’t exist. OK, back to 2021. I totally get it, as I’ve been jealous
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Sl Headliners
Age: 17 Hometown: Irvine, California Scout Rank: Life Scout (Troop 616, Irvine) Made Headlines: By playing for two teams at the 2021 USA Hockey Youth National Championships. Austin’s team from Santa Margarita Catholic High School won third place. His
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More Sl Headliners
Age: 14 Home: Orlando, Florida Scout Rank: Star Scout (Troop 210, Winter Garden, Fla.) Made Headlines: For being selected to compete in surfing at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games. The Scoop: Next June, Isaiah will travel to Typhoon Lagoon water p
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On The Road Again
Normally, seeing a paved path wouldn’t feel that exciting. But after you’ve been pedaling miles through a sandy trail in the desert under the scorching sun, nothing looks more welcoming. “It felt so nice to be back on pavement,” says First Class Scou
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Skunks: Stinky But Sweet
What’s the secret behind skunks’ odor? Skunks have two scent glands at the base of their tails that produce a super-strong sulphur compound (think rotten eggs but much worse). They can keep only about a tablespoon of this liquid on tap, and it takes
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Gear Guy: Layer Up
Whatever your winter activity, staying warm requires finding the right combination of layers. The specific layers depend on your body, the temperature, wind speeds and how much you sweat. • Move. Clothing does not produce heat; it only traps the heat
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LET’S LOOK AT GLACiERS
GLACIERS are large, slowly moving rivers of ice. Sound cool? Turn the page to learn more about them! ABOUT 10% OF EARTH is covered with glaciers. There are glaciers on every continent except Australia. Q: WhY DO YOU WEAR ONLY ONE SNOW BOOT? A: BECAUS
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Astronauts In Training
You slip onto a seat inside an enclosed machine. It slowly starts spinning, picking up speed like a Tilt-A-Whirl ride gone haywire. The faster it accelerates, the greater the gravitational force you feel — up to four times greater than normal. That’s
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Favorite Derby?
PINEWOOD DERBY 62% KLONDIKE DERBY 10 % SPACE DERBY 12 % KENTUCKY DERBY 7 % FISHING DERBY 9 % We asked. You answered. Here are the results of one of our online reader polls. Let us know your favorites at go.scoutlife.org/polls MICHAEL SEAN BORJA; GETT
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A True Story Of Scouts In Action
Julian Rivera, 18, and his brother Yahir, 14, were on the beach with their dad, Julio, in Culebra, Puerto Rico, when they saw a man struggling in the surf hundreds of yards from shore. The boys and their dad quickly swam out to the man. Julian talked
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More Scouts In Action
Parker Mills, 14, was rafting with his family in Indian River, Michigan, when their vessel became caught in the branches of a large tree overhanging the fast-moving water. Parker’s mom and cousin were forced into the water and swept under the raft by
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Fuel For Fitness
Calcium- and iron-rich foods: Dairy; dark, leafy green veggies; beans; eggs; and seeds. Carbohydrates: Whole-wheat pasta, brown rice, whole grains, beans, fruit and veggies. Protein: Lean meat; fish; beans; quinoa; eggs; nuts; and dairy products like
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What's Up On Scoutlife.org?
Visit go.scoutlife.org/christmas for festive jokes, fun quizzes, snowman pics and more. Check out our gallery of awesome Scout patches, and send us a photo of your favorite at go.scoutlife.org/scoutpatches • OK, Shaggy and Scooby … let’s rumble! (Sub
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Churches Of Christ
The Loving Servant award is for Cub Scouts (first through third grades) and is the first step toward spiritual growth and training to develop a servant heart for Christ. The Joyful Servant award is for Webelos, Arrow of Light and first-year Scouts (f
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THINK & GRIN
Caroline: What happens when Santa Claus gets stuck in a chimney? Jill: Tell me. Caroline: He gets Claustrophobia! — Caroline V., Castle Rock, Colorado PEDRO’S PICK RICKY: What is a snowman’s favorite snack? ZOEY: I don’t know. RICKY: Ice crispy treat

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