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Show fun , games and knowledge j . by MARTHA GLAUBER SHAPP, Edtor, The New Book of Knowledge Do you know how Napoleon came to poioer in France? In 1799, after the French Revolution, France was governed gov-erned by a committee called the Directory. However, the five men in charge grew jealous jeal-ous of each other and could not work together. They lost control of the Army and the Directors. Napoleon be-, came head of state, and all power in France was concentrated concen-trated in his hands. What do you know about pasta? . Pasta is the Italian word for dried dough, in the form of spaghetti, noodles, maca- roni, or ravioli. Served with , different kinds of sauce, the tasty pastas are great favorites favor-ites in many countries around the world. What do you knov) about April Fool's Day? On the first of April it may be a good idea to look the other way if you see a purse lying on the sidewalk. Chances are it will be empty and you could be called an April Fool for picking it up. , The custom of playing tricks on this day is so old that no one is sure how it started. In France, April first is called the day of "April Fish." Children Chil-dren may receive a gift of chocolate fish for their tricks. India celebrates its spring festival of Holi, in which tricks and pranks also play a part. t A V K w feared the popularity of the young military genius Gen- eral Napoleon Bonaparte. The ! Directory would have removed Bonaparte, but he acted first. On November 7, 1799, he seized power and dismissed (For a free booklet, "The Magic Carpet, "illustrated in color from The New Book of Knowledge, send name and address to Martha Glauber Shapp, Box 47, Putnam Valley, New York 10579.) |