Community Magazine April 2014

FACTS STATS & Most Valuable Haggadah The Sarajevo Haggadah is an illuminated manuscript that contains the illustrated traditional text of the Passover Haggadah. It is one of the oldest Sephardic Haggadahs in the world, originating in Barcelona around 1350. The Haggadah is presently owned by the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo, where it is on permanent display. Its monetary value is estimated to be between $7-10 million. Highest Ranking Camel Bert, a dromedary (one-hump camel), is the world's highest ranking law-enforcement camel. Bert was accepted as Reserve Deputy Sheriff for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department on April 05, 2003, and it regularly goes on patrol with its handler. Longest Time to Deliver a Letter In 2008, Janet Barrett of the UK received an RSVP to a party invitation which was originally posted on November 29, 1919. It took 89 years to be delivered by the Royal Mail! Most Eggs Held in One Hand Suresh Joachim of Canada and Zachary George of the USA share the world record for holding 24 eggs in one hand within 30 seconds. Oldest Bicycle Path Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn was constructed in 1880. The pedestrian path was divided to create a separate bicycle path in 1894, and was designated a historic landmark in 1975. Shortest Donkey KneeHi is a six-year-old miniature Mediterranean donkey that lives at the Best Friends Farm in Gainesville, Florida. It is aptly named KneeHi, as it measures just 2 ft. 1 in. high! NISSAN 5774 APRIL 2014 121