Do you know how far the sun is from the earth? If you do, and you had been on TV's "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" you could have won. We took the question to the mall to see how many HPU students could have been millionaires. Here are their answers.

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· The citrus soda 7-UP was created in 1929. For its name, "7" was selected because the original containers were 7 ounces. "UP" indicated the direction of the bubbles.

· In ancient Rome it was considered a sign of leadership to be born with a crooked nose.

· Henry Ford produced the model T only in black because the black paint available at the time was the fastest to dry.

· The first airline, DELAG, was established on October 16, 1909, to carry passengers between German cities using Zeppelin airships. In four years of operation, more than 34,000 people used the service.

· Dentists recommend that a toothbrush be kept at least 6 feet (two meters) away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from the flush!

· Diet Coke was only invented in 1982.

· Jeremy Bentham, a British philosopher who died in 1832, left his estate to the London Hospital provided that his body be allowed to reside over its board meetings. His skeleton, clothed and fitted with a wax mask of his face, was present at the meeting for 92 years.

· Mosquito repellents don’t repel. They hide you. The spray blocks the mosquito’s sensors so they don’t know you are there.

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A secret you have been keeping under lock and key will come out. Prepare yourself for the worst outcome. By keeping a cool head, you will handle the situation gracefully.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Your talents will be brought out through an opportunity presented by a close friend or a business partner. Be sure not to cheat yourself by doing a shabby job.

Gemini (May 21-June 21)

Domestic problems will try to drown you. Remember that it isn’t what you say but how you say it that matters. Seek out a friend to talk with, and just wait out the wave.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Rumors will swarm around you like buzzing bees. Get the facts before jumping to conclusions. A smile will go a long way with those you have previously ticked off.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

People from your past want to make contact. Make yourself available, but be prepared for what they might want to say. Start by apologizing and a friendship will ensue.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Money has become a major pleasure in your life. Sharing it with those close to you will bring you great joy. You will continue on the path of wealth throughout the year.

Libra (Sept. 23- Oct. 23)

Your desire to be admired brings out the flirt in you. A child has rearranged your priorities. Spend more time at home and with those close to you. Work later.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21)

Patience is a virtue, and you will need it for life’s little tendencies. Take the time to calm yourself before chewing up and spitting out someone who is misinformed.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Someone will praise you for the good work you are doing, listen and be humble. Don’t brag about your accomplishments. Turn the tables and encourage them to develop their own.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Your nerves may become stretched as more people come to cry on your shoulder. Pick and choose those who matter the most and help them work through their difficulties.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

A phone call from an old friend brings you back to the good ‘ole days. These memories will haunt you until you land on the one that brings you to the present. This is where you belong.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)