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The Declaration

The student news site of Colonia High School

The Declaration

Kelly Branco

Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor

Kelly Branco is a senior and this is her first year working on The Declaration. Branco is a fan of theater, she loves to perform and watch Broadway shows whenever she can. She is an anchor for Patriots Television and does the fun fact every morning. She is in the Colonia High School Theater Department, sings for the Harmony in Motion Show Choir, and AcaPatriots, A Capella Choir. Last year, Branco got the Seal of Bi-Literacy in French and she speaks Portuguese.  She loves to read in her spare time. She is going to Fairleigh Dickinson University in the Fall of 2019 with a Musical Theater major.

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When you sneeze, you naturally close your eyes.

A sneeze travels at about 100 miles per hour.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
February 12, 2019
Cats can live up to 16 years.

Adult male cats are lactose intolerant.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
February 8, 2019
Did you know: the largest bed in the world measures 86 feet and 11 inches by 53 feet 11 inches.

Clinophobia is the fear of going to bed.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
February 6, 2019
Rent Live is the least viewed live musical ever. It only had 3.15 million viewers which was a lot less compared to Sound of Music Live's 22 million viewers.

Take It or Leave it: the flop that was Rent Live

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
January 29, 2019
The reason humans are attracted to glitter is because it reminds us of water, they both shine and reflect.

Glitter was made on a ranch.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
February 5, 2019
Did you know: 37 million people shop at Walmart every day.

Walmart has a lower acceptance rate than Harvard.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
February 4, 2019
The set design of this show includes lots of green, which is the signature color of the Wicked Witch of the West.

A wicked performance by Wicked

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
February 1, 2019
A person should get on average 8-9 hours of sleep.

You can’t snore and dream at the same time.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
January 23, 2019
Many people confuse Alligators and Crocodiles.

Crocodile’s can’t poke their tongues out.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
January 22, 2019
Pizza is eaten more in the US than in Italy, where it originated.

Americans eat 100 acres of pizza every day.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
January 16, 2019
There was over 30 different musicals debuted in 2018.

Shows that came to Broadway in 2018

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
January 14, 2019
You can't hum when you hold your nose because you are blocking air from your nose in order to make the humming sound.

You can’t hum while holding your nose closed.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
January 11, 2019
Snow is common in Scotland and can fall 1.7 meters per second.

Scotland has 421 words for “snow”.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
January 3, 2019
McRib sandwiches were discontinued after 1985.

There are 70 ingredients in a McRib sandwich.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
December 18, 2018
Cookie Monster is known for his love of cookies, but he advises children to also eat vegetables too.

The Cookie Monster’s real name is Sid.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
December 17, 2018
The Nintendo DS was released in 2004 (left), then followed by the Nintendo DS lite which was released in 2006 (center), and then followed by the DSI. The DSI was released in 2009 and featured internet connectivity.

The DS in Nintendo DS means Dual Screen.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
December 14, 2018
Merry Christmas, Alex Cross is for readers who love mystery and action.

A Not-So-Merry Christmas, Alex Cross

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
December 13, 2018
Bob Ross was known for being a painter and teaching people how to paint at home.

Bob Ross’s hair is straight.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
December 13, 2018
There are more than over 800 breeds of cows around the world.

Cows moo in regional accents.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
December 11, 2018
A holiday classic, Holiday Inn takes you around the year with catchy songs and wonderful dances.

Stay a while in Holiday Inn

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
December 7, 2018
On average rabbits can have between 4 to 12 kits in a litter.

Young rabbits are called kits.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
December 7, 2018
This African Bush Elephant can weight up to 12,000 pounds.

Elephants are the only mammal that can’t jump.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
December 5, 2018
For every 100,000 people only 10-20 people fracture their femur.

Human thigh bones are stronger than concrete.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
December 4, 2018
World Left Hand Day is celebrated August 13.

10% of the world’s population is left handed.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
December 3, 2018
It's better to chew sugar free chewing gum to avoid cavities.

Chewing gum burns 11 calories per hour.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
November 29, 2018
Because of it's diversity, Come From Away attracts viewers from many different countries. Many natives from Newfoundland can be found at the show to support their country.

Come From Away lifts spirits

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
November 28, 2018
Because of her success in the role on Broadway she ended up getting the rose named after her. My Fair Lady is on Broadway right now starring Laura Benanti.

There is a rose breed named after Julie Andrews.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
November 28, 2018
Oranges in warmer regions like Vietnam are still green after ripening.

The first oranges weren’t orange.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
November 23, 2018
The Macy's Thanksgiving Parade is a tradition every year and broadcasted every Thankgiving morning around the United States.

The first Macy Thanksgiving Parade was in 1924.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
November 22, 2018
No one should ever underestimate the power words behold. They can change your mood in an instant.

Three Shakespeare Plays Everyone Should Read

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
November 17, 2018
This year's show choir.

The Greatest Show comes to Colonia

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
October 23, 2018
She is now 92 years old and still lively as ever!

Queen Elizabeth II is a trained mechanic.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
November 16, 2018

AP Style Guide: Capitalization

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
November 13, 2018
Jellyfish herd a lot like the picture above.

Jellyfish don’t have ears,eyes,brains,or hearts.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
November 12, 2018
Me Before You captivates adults and teenagers time and time again.

Me Before You breaks hearts

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
November 2, 2018
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