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Book 10

Book 10 – Wednesday Again: The Kiting Chaos
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Incidents (11)

  1. Cheese-Scallywag morning attack at Dash's home i_b10_01
  2. Devil-Cat steals Dash's Grozint sandwich i_b10_02
  3. Kite Storeroom flood ruins kites i_b10_03
  4. Gronville's suspicious absences investigated i_b10_04
  5. Scallywags spotted at school skylight i_b10_05
  6. Hompas the Heroic goes missing i_b10_06
  7. New kites damaged in Kite Loft i_b10_07
  8. Blood trail investigation leads to Napkin-Folding Building i_b10_08
  9. Mrs. Fidwidge's secret plot to sabotage Kite Festival uncovered i_b10_09
  10. Nine-step plan to capture Fidwidge and defeat scallywags i_b10_10
  11. Kite Festival held with napkin kites i_b10_11

First appearances (58)

Facts (196)

Section c00 (7)

Swedhump Elementary This book is Official Property of The Swedhump Elementary Library, on personal loan until May 7th, 2124.

This book is Official Property of The Swedhump Elementary Library. It is on personal loan to you until May 7th, 2124. b10:c00:p003
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Swedhump Elementary To avoid a fine, a borrowed book must be returned at least a week before the loan expiry date.

To avoid a fine, please return it at least a week before the loan expiry date. b10:c00:p003
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Cheese-Scallywags Cheese-Scallywags can emit a multitude of vile, rotting cheese smells, many of which can make the victim faint in seconds.

Can emit a multitude of vile, rotting cheese smells, many of which can make the victim faint in seconds. b10:c00:p006 b10:c99:p302
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Cheese-Scallywags Cheese-Scallywags are terrified of mice and mantis insects.

Weakness: Terrified of mice, and mantis insects. b10:c00:p006 b10:c99:p302
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Ms. Grimstead Ms. Grimstead is the librarian at Swedhump Elementary and has a lump on her head which sometimes throbs.

Ms. Grimstead has a lump on her head which sometimes throbs. b10:c00:p007 b10:c99:p304
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Mr. Petty-Goash-Zharmb Mr. Petty-Goash-Zharmb's left leg is slightly shorter than his right, and accordingly he leans slightly to the left.

His left leg is slightly shorter than his right, and accordingly, he leans slightly to the left. b10:c00:p007 b10:c08:p184
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Mr. Rosebank Mr. Rosebank teaches Invention Inventing, is a world-famous inventor and ice cream maker, and is the husband of Mrs. Rosebank.

Teaches: Invention Inventing... Loves: Ice cream... Husband of Mrs. Rosebank. World-famous inventor and ice cream maker. b10:c00:p006 b10:c99:p317
f_b10_158 character_fact
Chapter 1 (c01) (7)

KB-15 The KB-15 is an Imminent Danger Warning Device (IDWD) that flashes red when danger is very close.

my KB-15 started flashing. b10:c01:p012 b10:c99:p307
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Mist-Net Projector The mist-net projector shoots a very fine net that is almost invisible, made of krypto-fibers.

a mist-net projector... The mist-net projector shoots a very fine net that is almost invisible. The net is made of krypto-fibers. b10:c01:p013 b10:c99:p310
f_b10_004 object_fact

Globulated-stun-stick The globulated-stun-stick releases slimy, sludgy globule stuff during combat; when the sludge touches skin it causes muscles to relax completely, stopping all motion and effectively stunning the victim.

releases slimy, sludgy globule stuff during combat. The moment the sludge touches your skin, it causes the muscles below to relax completely, which has the effect of stopping all motion, effectively stunning the victim. b10:c01:p013 b10:c99:p303
f_b10_005 object_fact

Self-Morpher 846 The Self-Morpher 846 is an amazing device that lets the user make a copy of themself; unlike other Morphers, it only makes one copy, and only of the person holding it.

The Self-Morpher is an amazing device that lets the user make a copy of themself. Unlike other Morphers, it only makes one copy, and only of the person holding it. b10:c01:p019 b10:c99:p318
f_b10_006 object_fact

Move 555 (Inverted Cheese Pyramid) Move 555 (Inverted Cheese Pyramid) is a dangerous attack move used by Cheese-Scallywags that tends to be their opening move to assess the readiness and effectiveness of their enemies.

They immediately deployed into Move 555 (Inverted Cheese Pyramid). b10:c01:p018 b10:c99:p311
f_b10_007 in_world_system

Devil-Cat Devil-Cat normally accompanies scallywags on their morning attacks.

But where was Devil-Cat? He normally accompanies scallywags on their morning attacks. b10:c01:p025
f_b10_012 character_fact

Stinger mouse A single-spine stinger mouse is an extremely nasty mouse that can sting; the spine contains a venom that is not life-threatening but can cause skin irritation for days.

An extremely nasty mouse that can sting... The spine contains a venom that is not life-threatening, but that can cause skin irritation for days. b10:c01:p021 b10:c99:p320 b10:c99:p321
f_b10_188 character_fact
Chapter 2 (c02) (12)

Kite Festival During Kite Festival the entire school assembles on the mound and flies kites; it is a fantastic event with tons of prizes.

During Kite Festival the entire school assembles on the mound... and we fly kites! It's a fantastic event and there are tons of prizes. b10:c02:p042 b10:c02:p044 b10:c02:p046
f_b10_017 world_rule

Kite Festival The main prizes at Kite Festival include Fastest Kite, Slowest, Smallest Kite, Weirdest Kite, Most Interesting Kite, Biggest Kite, Ugliest Kite, and Funniest Kite; all except first prize are awarded by Mrs. Rosebank.

These below are the main prizes. All (except first prize) are awarded by Mrs. Rosebank. b10:c02:p046
f_b10_018 in_world_system

NSPGTFMEKE The NSPGTFMEKE (Norbert Schnossel Platinum Gold Trophy for Most Epic Kite of Event) is the most important and coveted prize at the Kite Festival, effectively the first prize.

But the MOST important and coveted prize, the first prize in effect, is the NSPGTFMEKE (the Norbert Schnossel Platinum Gold Trophy for Most Epic Kite of Event). b10:c02:p047
f_b10_019 in_world_system

Norbert Schnossel Nobody has the foggiest idea who Norbert Schnossel is, or why the trophy is named after him.

Nobody has the foggiest idea who Norbert Schnossel is, or why the trophy is named after him. b10:c02:p047 b10:c99:p313
f_b10_020 character_fact

Jenne-Veeve Vervington The prize for the Smallest Kite was won by Jenne-Veeve Vervington.

The prize for the Smallest Kite was won by Jenne-Veeve Vervington. b10:c02:p049
f_b10_022 history

Jeanjean-Jeanjean-Jeanjean Johnson Winner of the Fastest Kite prize at the Kite Festival (last year) was Jeanjean-Jeanjean-Jeanjean Johnson.

Winner of the Fastest Kite prize was Jeanjean-Jeanjean-Jeanjean Johnson. b10:c02:p049
f_b10_023 history

Jonjon-Jonjon-Jonjon Johnson The prize for the Slowest Kite (last year at Kite Festival) was won by Jonjon-Jonjon-Jonjon Johnson.

The prize for the Slowest Kite was Jonjon-Jonjon-Jonjon Johnson. b10:c02:p050
f_b10_024 history

Greta Gretchen-Hoffer The prize for Most Interesting Kite (last year at Kite Festival) was won by Greta Gretchen-Hoffer.

The prize for Most Interesting Kite was won by Greta Gretchen-Hoffer. b10:c02:p050
f_b10_025 history

Wolliams Ramsbottom The prize for the Weirdest Kite (last year at Kite Festival) was won by Wolliams Ramsbottom.

The prize for the Weirdest Kite was won by Wolliams Ramsbottom. b10:c02:p051
f_b10_026 history

Gronville Honkersmith The Ugliest Kite prize (last year at Kite Festival) was won by Gronville Honkersmith.

That for the Ugliest Kite was won by Gronville Honkersmith. b10:c02:p052
f_b10_027 history

Collum Ollum Collum Ollum won the Funniest Kite award (last year at Kite Festival).

Collum Ollum won the Funniest Kite award. b10:c02:p052
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Jenkins Duckbridge The winner of the NSPGTFMEKE (last year) was Jenkins Duckbridge.

The winner of the NSPGTFMEKE (Norbert Schnossel Platinum Gold Trophy for Most Epic Kite of Event) was Jenkins Duckbridge. b10:c02:p053
f_b10_029 history
Chapter 3 (c03) (24)

Kite Acrobatics and Building Class The Kite Acrobatics and Building class is held in the Kite Acrobatics and Building building.

Our first class of the day was Kite Acrobatics and Building. It's held in the Kite Acrobatics and Building building. b10:c03:p058
f_b10_030 place_fact

Mr. K. Mr. K. is the Kite-Meister at Swedhump Elementary.

Our Kite-Meister is Mr. K. b10:c03:p058
f_b10_031 character_fact

Mr. K. Mr. K. was World Kiting Champion in 2013.

He was World Kiting Champion in 2013 (where his performance was second-to-none). b10:c03:p059
f_b10_032 character_fact

Mr. K. Mr. K. won the World Kiting Championship in 2013 with a HPKK (High Performance K-kite).

He won with a HPKK (High Performance K-kite) b10:c03:p060
f_b10_033 history

K-Kite K-kites are invented by Herrodonious Karakorum (Mr. K.) and sold around the world.

K-kites, his invention, are sold around the world, from Aardmuisfontein to Zobradorp. b10:c03:p061
f_b10_034 object_fact

K-Kite K-kites are so popular that the business makes millions of dollars every year.

K-kites are so popular, that the business makes millions of dollars every year. b10:c03:p062
f_b10_035 numeric_fact

K-Van At the Southern Factory Unit Facility Depot, a delivery K-van departs every thirty seconds.

At the Southern Factory Unit Facility Depot, a delivery K-van departs every thirty seconds. b10:c03:p062
f_b10_036 numeric_fact

Kelicopter At the Northern Factory Unit Facility Depot, a delivery Kelicopter takes off every twelve seconds.

At the Northern Factory Unit Facility Depot, a delivery Kelipcopter takes off every twelve seconds. b10:c03:p063
f_b10_037 numeric_fact

Mr. K. Mr. K. donates all the money from his K-kite business to charities and good causes around the world.

So he donates ALL the money to charities and good causes around the world. b10:c03:p064
f_b10_038 character_fact

SPPMS The SPPMS (Society Primarily for the Protection of Mainly-Smiles) is located at the town's Botanical Gardens.

Charities like the SPPMS (Society Primarily for the Protection of Mainly-Smiles), located at the town's Botanical Gardens. b10:c03:p065
f_b10_039 place_fact

Triplocopter Flight Training Academy The Triplocopter Flight Training Academy is the world's best and only Triplocopter Flight Training Academy; the food there is beyond delicious and delivered by conveyor belt.

It's the world's best Triplocopter Flight Training Academy. It's also the world's only Triplocopter Flight Training Academy. b10:c03:p066 b10:c99:p321
f_b10_040 place_fact

Mr. K. Mr. K. paid for the building of the Kite Acrobatics and Building building at Swedhump Elementary and makes a big donation to the school every year.

He makes a big donation every year to Swedhump Elementary, and he, of course, paid for the building of the Kite Acrobatics and Building buiding. b10:c03:p067
f_b10_041 character_fact

Mr. K. Other things Mr. K. funded at Swedhump Elementary include a new vegetable garden, the school team attending the Wobble-Ball World Championships, new noncycle building equipment, new cables for the zip-lining emporium, purchase of 3 new Aardvark 4.2D hole digging machines, recarpeting of the school library, sponsorship of Swedhump's ceiling-throw team, and seven of the school's new tree-houses.

Other things he has funded at the school include: A new vegetable garden... The school team attending the Wobble-Ball World Championships... New noncycle building equipment... New cables for the zip-lining emporium... Purchase of 3 new Aardvark 4.2D hole digging machines... Recarpeting of the school library... Sponsorship of Swedhump's ceiling-throw team... Seven of the school's new tree-houses b10:c03:p068
f_b10_042 history

Kite Festival The Kite-Meister gets to officially open Kite Festival from the Official Festival Declaration Corpuscle Empodium.

The Kite-Meister gets to officially open Kite Festival from the Official Festival Declaration Corpuscle Empodium. b10:c03:p069
f_b10_043 in_world_system

Kite Festival The Kite-Meister gets to judge the entries at Kite Festival.

The Kite-Meister gets to judge the entries. b10:c03:p070
f_b10_044 in_world_system

Kite Festival The Kite-Meister gets to award the NSPGTFMEKE at Kite Festival.

The Kite-Meister gets to award the NSPGTFMEKE (Norbert Schnossel Platinum Gold Trophy for Most Epic Kite of Event). b10:c03:p071
f_b10_045 in_world_system

Kite Storeroom Kites are stored in special racks in the Kite Storeroom, built by Mr. K. and Mr. Rosebank.

they were kept in the Kite Storeroom. They were stored in special racks that Mister K. and Mr. Rosebank built. b10:c03:p073
f_b10_046 place_fact

Leak Snodometer The Leak Snodometer is 100% accurate up to 15 feet and can detect any kind of household leak, vehicle leak, or swimming pool/hot-tub leak.

The device, 100% accurate up to 15 feet, is capable of detecting any kind of: Household leak, Vehicle leak, Swimming pool or hot-tub leak. b10:c03:p077 b10:c99:p309
f_b10_048 object_fact

Pipeometer 57 The Pipeometer 57 has just one function: it detects pipes in walls.

This device has just one function. It can detect pipes in walls. b10:c03:p078 b10:c99:p316
f_b10_050 object_fact

Rainbow-Maker 154 The Rainbow-Maker 154 pumps out water and sprays it into the air, instantly creating a spectacular rainbow.

The device pumped out the water and sprayed it into the air, instantly creating a spectacular rainbow! b10:c03:p079 b10:c03:p080
f_b10_052 object_fact

Snintercom A snintercom is an advanced wireless intercom that also has DTC (Document Transfer Capacity); its base portal is in Mrs. Rosebank's office.

a snintercom is an advanced wireless intercom, that also has DTC (Document Transfer Capacity). Its base portal is in Mrs. Rosebank's office. b10:c03:p083 b10:c99:p319
f_b10_054 object_fact

Mainly Smiles Mainly-Smiles are wonderful friendly creatures that smile a lot; when they smile it takes up most of their body.

Wonderful friendly creatures that smile a lot. In fact, when they smile, it takes up most of their body, hence their name. b10:c03:p065 b10:c99:p309
f_b10_147 character_fact

Aardmuisfontein Aardmuisfontein is a very remote research station beyond the furthest fringes of Moremi Forest, populated by 12 left-handed scientists who study the aardmuis, a strange tunnel-digging mouse with a light on its forehead.

This is a very, very, very, very, very, very, very remote research station beyond the furthest fringes of Moremi forest. It is populated by 12 left-handed scientists who have dedicated their lives to studying the highly elusive aardmuis, a strange tunnel-digging mouse that has a light on its forehead. b10:c03:p061 b10:c99:p301
f_b10_161 place_fact

Zobradorp Zobradorp is a small town in The Foothills named after Gerald Zobra, the man who first settled in the area; his house is now a museum.

A small town in The Foothills named after Gerald Zobra, the man who first settled in the area. His house is now a museum. b10:c03:p061 b10:c99:p326
f_b10_182 place_fact
Chapter 4 (c04) (5)

Ms. Inflatorious Ms. Inflatorious was National Bubble-Blowing Champion in 2019 and represented the country at the World Bubble-Blowing Championships that same year.

She was National Bubble-Blowing Champion in 2019... and represented our country at the World Bubble-Blowing Championships that same year. b10:c04:p087 b10:c04:p088
f_b10_057 character_fact

Ms. Inflatorious Ms. Inflatorious won the World Bubble-Blowing Championship with an incredible triple-layered thirty-footer (with internal smoke).

She won with an incredible triple-layered thirty-footer (with internal smoke)... b10:c04:p089
f_b10_058 character_fact

Allister Snaeffelsness Allister Snaeffelsness held the World Bubble-Blowing Championship title for the five years prior to 2019 and is famous for his heart-shaped bubbles.

She convincingly beat Allister Snaeffelsness who'd held the title for the previous five years. Despite being really grumpty*, he is famous for his heart-shaped bubbles. b10:c04:p091 b10:c99:p325
f_b10_059 character_fact

snausage A snausage is like a sausage, but better; they taste nicer, smell nicer, look nicer, and sound nicer when being fried or boiled.

A snausage is like a sausage, but better. They taste nicer, smell nicer, look nicer, and actually sound nicer than regular sausages when being fried or boiled. b10:c04:p092 b10:c99:p318
f_b10_060 object_fact

Andri Grimminik Andri-Grimminik Herr-Groggen-Chommen Hummen-Grekken is arguably the world's most famous water fountain designer, born in Slovoslochuckia.

Andri-Grimminik Herr-Groggen-Chommen Hummen-Grekken is arguably the world's most famous water fountain designer. He was born in Slovoslochuckia and makes fountains for the rich and famous worldwide. b10:c04:p096 b10:c99:p301
f_b10_062 character_fact
Chapter 5 (c05) (2)

Transponder Tracking Device The TTD (Transponder Tracking Device) allows Dash and Rob to find each other in emergencies, provided the device has been activated.

They allow them to find each other in emergencies — provided the device has been activated. b10:c05:p109 b10:c99:p322
f_b10_066 object_fact

Kite Loft The Kite Loft is a new room built by Mr. Rosebank that is fire-proof, bomb-proof, and flood-proof.

He led us to a new room that had just been built by Mr. Rosebank. This time Mr. K. was taking no chances. It was fire-proof, bomb-proof and flood-proof. b10:c05:p113
f_b10_069 place_fact
Chapter 6 (c06) (10)

Nostril Building The Nostril Building is a nostril-shaped building at Swedhump Elementary; the right nostril houses the Hamster-Wheel Building class.

A nostril-shaped building at Swedhump Elementary. The right nostril houses the Hamster-Wheel Building class. b10:c06:p116 b10:c99:p313
f_b10_070 place_fact

Mr. H. Mr. H.'s name is apparently short for Hollbertoniousiousious (pronounced Holl-berton-ious-ious-ious).

The H is apparently short for Hollbertoniousiousious. (pronounced Holl-berton-ious-ious-ious) b10:c06:p118
f_b10_073 character_fact

Mr. H. Mr. H. was World Hamster-wheel Building Champion several years ago, winning with a Ventilated Quadruple-quadruple Automated Extenuator.

He was World Hamster-wheel Building Champion several years ago. He won with a Ventilated Quadruple-quadruple Automated Extenuator, which is now in The Sniffsonian. b10:c06:p119
f_b10_074 character_fact

Sniffsonian Museum The Sniffsonian is the world's most famous and important museum of natural history, artefacts, trivia, miscellany and heemo-globule globules, owned and curated by Mr. Sniffy.

World's most famous and important museum of natural history, artefacts, trivia, miscellany and heemo-globule globules. It is owned and curated by Mr. Sniffy. b10:c06:p119 b10:c99:p319
f_b10_075 place_fact

Mr. H. Mr. H. also built the largest ever HWF (Hamster Wheel Facility) one summer vacation for fun; it is now in The Sniffsonian.

Also in The Sniffsonian is the largest ever HWF (Hamster Wheel Facility), which he built one summer vacation for fun. b10:c06:p120
f_b10_076 history

Mr. H. Mr. H.'s largest HWF can take exactly 14,080 hamsters at the same time.

The HWF is so big that it can take exactly 14,080 hamsters at the same time. b10:c06:p121
f_b10_077 numeric_fact

Hompas the Heroic Hompas the Heroic is Mr. H.'s favorite hamster.

Of couse he loves them all, but BY FAR, his favorite is Hompas the Heroic. b10:c06:p132
f_b10_078 character_fact

Hamsterometer88 The Hamsterometer88 is able to detect the presence of a hamster up to 20 feet away, irrespective of location, detecting through walls and even under water; it does not work for other rodents.

The brilliant device is able to detect the presence of a hamster up to 20 feet away, irrespective of the location. It detects through walls and even under water. It does not work for other rodents unfortunately, not even guinea-pigs. b10:c06:p136 b10:c99:p305
f_b10_079 object_fact

G-hook The G-hook was invented by Greta Gretchen-Hoffer; it is a throwable hook made of carbon-fiber mixed with Krypto-web fiber that will catch on almost anything if launched correctly.

Invented by Greta Gretchen-Hoffer, this is a throwable hook that will catch on almost anything if launched correctly. Super-light and super-strong. Made of carbon-fiber mixed with Krypto-web fiber. b10:c06:p149 b10:c99:p303
f_b10_082 object_fact

Moustacherang A moustacherang is a boomerang made out of actual moustache hair; if deployed correctly, it can be a highly-effective combat tool.

a moustacherang is an boomerang made out of actual moustache hair. If deployed correctly, it can be a highly-effective combat tool. b10:c06:p150 b10:c99:p310 b10:c99:p311
f_b10_086 object_fact
Chapter 7 (c07) (8)

Schwaltzorium A schwaltzorium is a W-shaped building in which schwaltzing is taught; by law every schwaltzorium must have a small florist.

A schwaltzorium is a W-shaped building in which schwaltzing is taught... every schwaltzorium has to have a small florist (by law). b10:c07:p154 b10:c99:p318
f_b10_089 world_rule

Jezebel McNeigh Jezebel McNeigh was World Solo Schwaltzing Champion in 1989.

She was World Solo Schwaltzing Champion in 1989, and she is TOTALLY COOL. b10:c07:p155
f_b10_091 character_fact

Jezebel McNeigh Jezebel McNeigh rides to school every day on a horse named Henry.

She rides to school every day on a horse named Henry. b10:c07:p156
f_b10_092 character_fact

Staircase Moose Henry the Horse, despite being a horse, is extremely good at dancing the Schwaltz.

Henry himself, despite being a horse, is also extremely good at dancing the Schwaltz. b10:c07:p157
f_b10_093 character_fact

Schwaltzorium The first half of Schwaltz class involves Henry dancing and students watching; the second half involves students dancing.

The first half of the class involved Henry dancing and us watching. b10:c07:p158
f_b10_094 world_rule

Dublifier The Dublifyer replicates (or doubles) something if you zap it; it also has a de-dublify button.

Replicates (or doubles) something if you zap it. So for example, if you have just one slice of pizzup, but you want two, just zap it. The dublifyer has a de-dublify button too. b10:c07:p166 b10:c99:p302
f_b10_096 object_fact

Hompas the Heroic Hompas the Heroic caused the kite damage in the Kite Loft by chewing on kites, strings, sticks and fabrics.

Hompas the Heroic. Chomping away on anything he found: Kites, Strings, Sticks, Fabrics b10:c07:p172
f_b10_098 history

Osteops Osteops are a bit like cows but totally different to cows apart from their milk, which is delicious; they can be domesticated.

Osteops are a bit likes cows, but not at all. They are totally different to cows, apart from their milk, which is delicious. They can be domesticated and it's pretty easy to milk them. b10:c07:p163 b10:c99:p314
f_b10_153 character_fact
Chapter 8 (c08) (3)

Mr. Petty-Goash-Zharmb Mr. Petty-Goash-Zharmb won the Leaning Slightly to the Left event (Division 1, Discipline 4, Style 12) at the last Olympics.

He actually won the Leaning Slightly to the Left event (Division 1, Discipline 4, Style 12) at the last Olympics, so is very much respected locally. b10:c08:p185
f_b10_100 character_fact

Gronville Honkersmith Gronville Honkersmith is the teacher's pet in Leaning Slightly to the Left Class because he is so good at it.

Gronville is the teacher's pet, because he (Gronville) is so good at it. b10:c08:p186
f_b10_101 character_fact

Octo-Magnifyer Octo-Magnifyers are highly-sophisticated devices that simultaneously magnify and identify substances; only around a dozen have ever been made.

Highly-sophisticated devices that simultaneously magnify and identify substances. They are very expensive and it is believed only around a dozen have ever been made. b10:c08:p195 b10:c99:p314
f_b10_102 object_fact
Chapter 9 (c09) (8)

Napkin-Folding Class Napkin-Folding Class is probably one of the worst classes at Swedhump Elementary.

So this is probably one of the worst classes at our school. b10:c09:p204
f_b10_104 character_fact

Mrs. Fidwidge Mrs. Fidwidge came stone last (400th out of 400 competitors) at the World Napkin-Folding Championships in 2021.

Out of 400 competitors, she came stone last at the World Napkin-Folding Championships in 2021. b10:c09:p205
f_b10_105 character_fact

NANINF Mrs. Rosebank offered the Napkin-Folding teacher job to the other 399 World Napkin-Folding Championship competitors, but they all took jobs at NANINF (the New Amazing National Institute of Napkin Folding) instead.

Mrs. Rosebank offered the job to the other 399 competitors, but they all refused it. All of them instead took jobs at NANINF (the New Amazing National Institute of Napkin Folding) that had just opened up in town. b10:c09:p206
f_b10_106 history

NANINF The NANINF declined to offer a job to Mrs. Fidwidge.

The NANINF declined to offer a job to Mrs. Fidwidge. b10:c09:p207
f_b10_107 history

Insect-Spy-Cam The Insect-Spy-Cam is a flying camera that looks like an insect; its size can change in mid-flight and it can reduce to the size of a regular house-fly.

Flying camera that looks like an insect. Size can change in mid flight, and can reduce to the size of a regular house-fly. b10:c09:p217 b10:c99:p306
f_b10_110 object_fact

Mrs. Fidwidge Mrs. Fidwidge's master plan was to become Kite-Meister by getting Mr. K. fired, then take over the K-kite empire, keep all the money, and turn Swedhump Elementary into a gigantic kite factory.

my aim is to become Kite-Meister and host Kite Fest myself, and get all the glory! I want Mr. K. to be FIRED, and then his job will be MINE!... Once I am Kite Meister I will take over the K-kite empire. But I won't give any money to charity. I'll keep it ALL for myself!!... I will BUY Swedhump Elementary, and turn it one GIGANTIC kite factory b10:c09:p223 b10:c09:p229 b10:c09:p230
f_b10_112 character_fact

Mrs. Fidwidge Fidwidge flooded the kite storeroom by diverting water from the school fountain through the air conditioning duct.

Well done for flooding the kite store room by diverting water from the school fountain and sending it through the air conditioning duct. b10:c09:p225
f_b10_113 history

Mrs. Fidwidge Fidwidge kidnapped Hompas the Heroic and left him in the Kite Loft to chew the kites.

And well done for kidnapping that dreadful hamster and leaving it in the loft to chew the kites. b10:c09:p226
f_b10_114 history
Chapter 10 (c10) (13)

Dr. Quilonius Khumber Dr. Quilonius Khumber was World Sandwich-Making Champion from 2003 to 2023 (twenty years as World Champion).

He was World Sandwich-Making Champion from 2003 to 2023... Twenty years as World Champion! b10:c10:p238
f_b10_115 character_fact

Dr. Quilonius Khumber Dr. Quilonius Khumber is believed to be the great, great, great, grand-nephew of the great, grand-cousin of Thelonius Grozint himself.

he is believed to be the great, great, great, grand-nephew of the great, grand-cousin of Thelonius Grozint himself! b10:c10:p239
f_b10_116 character_fact

Thelonius Grozint Thelonius Grozint was the inventor of the Grozint sandwich; he was actually a famous astronomer and an accomplished schwaltz dancer.

He was the epic, legendary inventor of these epic, legendary sandwiches. He was actually a famous astronomer (and an accomplished) schwaltz dancer. b10:c10:p239 b10:c10:p240 b10:c99:p321
f_b10_117 character_fact

Thelonius Grozint There is a whole room dedicated to Thelonius Grozint in The Sniffsonian where you can see reconstructed plastic versions of his first sandwiches, including the Gron-nozz, the Zint-Flip, the Znozz-Gropple, and Zint-Gropple.

There is a whole room dedicated to him in The Snifsonian where you can see reconstructed plastic versions of his first sandwiches, including the Gron-nozz, the Zint-Flip, the Znozz-Gropple, and Zint-Gropple. b10:c10:p240
f_b10_118 place_fact

Move #838 (Poison Mantis) Move #838 (Poison Mantis) is a very effective counter-attack move specifically useful when in combat with Cheese-Scallywags; it must be deployed by a minimum of 3 fighters.

Very effective counter-attack move. Specifically useful when in combat with Cheese-scallywags as they are scared of mantis insects. Has to be deployed by a minimum of 3 fighters. b10:c10:p252 b10:c99:p311
f_b10_119 in_world_system

Move #44 (The Camembert Vortex) Move #44 (The Camembert Vortex) is used by Cheese-Scallywags only; if the victim is within 20 feet they will faint within seconds because the smell is so bad; it registers 17.9 out of 22 on the International Smelliness Scale.

Used by Cheese-scallywags only. This is an extremely powerful move, and when deployed correctly, if the victim is within 20 feet, he or she will faint within seconds because the smell is so bad. Registered 17.9 out of 22 on the (ISS) International Smelliness Scale. b10:c10:p253 b10:c99:p311
f_b10_120 in_world_system

Nose-Cones Nose-Cones are exceptionally effective devices deployed to protect the wearer from most smells known to mankind; they are light, durable and very comfortable; the material is classified as TOP SECRET by Rajak Industries.

Exceptionally effective devices deployed to protect the wearer from most smells known to mankind (apart from the putrid odors of Mudbug Marsh). If they can protect you from the smells emitted by a Cheese Scallywag, you know they work well. Nose-Cones are light, durable and very comfortable. The material from which they are made has been classified as TOP SECRET by their manufacturer, Rajak Industries. b10:c10:p254 b10:c99:p313
f_b10_121 object_fact

Slo-Mo-Mist-Bomb The Slo-Mo-Mist-Bomb explodes in mid-air and slows down anyone within a 10ft radius; the effect lasts 15 minutes.

This very clever device explodes in mid-air and slows down anyone within a 10ft radius... The effect lasts 15 minutes. b10:c10:p256 b10:c99:p318
f_b10_122 object_fact

Mudbog Marsh Mudbog Marsh is commonly accepted to be the smelliest place in the country; the bog is covered with a layer of osteo-slime, registering 20.4 out of 22 on the International Smelliness Scale - the only case of anything registering above 20.

Commonly accepted to be the smelliest place in the country. The bog is covered with a layer of osteo-slime, which is officially registered as 20.4 (out of 22) on the (ISS) International Smelliness Scale. It is the only case of anything registering above 20. b10:c10:p265 b10:c99:p311 b10:c99:p312
f_b10_124 place_fact

SPIN Radio A SPIN Radio (Secure Police Interface Neo-mogrifier) lets the user communicate directly with International Police Headquarters; they fold up to the size of a small pea.

A SPIN Radio (Secure Police Interface Neo-mogrifier) lets the user communicate directly with International Police Headquarters. Very few exist and only-highly trained experts are allowed to use them. They fold up to the size of a small pea. b10:c10:p268 b10:c99:p320
f_b10_126 object_fact

Triplo-triplo-triplocopter Triplo-triplo-triplocopters are simply triple triplocopters, the equivalent of 9 helicopters stuck together; super-fast and powerful but can only be flown by the very top students at flight school.

These are simply triple triplocopters, i.e. the equivalent of 9 helicopters stuck together. Super-fast and powerful, but can only be flown by the very top students at flight school. b10:c10:p269 b10:c99:p321
f_b10_129 object_fact

Witch Nose Island Witch Nose Island (known as Devil Nose Island until 1967) is probably the most secure prison on earth; its perimeter is ringed by 27 krypto-web fences, 11 of which are electrified.

Witch Nose Island (known as Devil Nose Island until 1967) is probably the most secure prison on earth. The entire perimeter is ringed by 27 krypto-web fences, 11 of which are electrified. b10:c10:p275 b10:c99:p322
f_b10_132 place_fact

Mrs. Fidwidge Mrs. Fidwidge was arrested and flown to Witch Nose Island by police after being trapped by a krypto-fiber kite.

The Police then flew her off to Witch Nose Island. b10:c10:p275
f_b10_201 history
Chapter 11 (c11) (2)

Kite Festival At the end of the book, the Kite Festival was held using napkins as kites; the winner was a hamster-shaped kite made by Dash, Greta, Ellen and Rob, ridden by Hompas the Heroic.

And of course, the winner was a hamster-shaped kite made by myself, Greta, Ellen and Rob! Ridden by Hompas the Heroic himself! b10:c11:p296 b10:c11:p297
f_b10_200 history

Mr. K. The Kite-Meister makes the official announcement from the Festival Declaration Corpuscle Empodium at Kite Festival.

Mr. K. made the official announcement from the Festival Declaration Corpuscle Empodium. b10:c11:p290
f_b10_202 in_world_system
Section c99 (95)

Move 555 (Inverted Cheese Pyramid) In Move 555 (Inverted Cheese Pyramid) the strongest scallywags are on the bottom and the most nimble fighters on the top.

The strongest scallywags are the on the bottom, and the most nimble fighters on the top. b10:c99:p311
f_b10_008 in_world_system

Cheese-Scallywags Cheese-Scallywags are rare, never operate alone, have a typical group size of 6, a maximum jump distance of 3 feet, cleverness 7/10, speed 5/10, agility 4/10.

How common: Rare... Typical group size: 6... Operate alone? Never... Maximum Jump Distance: 3 feet... Cleverness: 7/10... Speed: 5/10... Agility: 4/10 b10:c99:p302
f_b10_011 character_fact

Grozint Sandwich Grozint sandwiches are delicious and by law must have 30 ingredients or more, one of which must be pickles.

Grozint sandwiches are delicious. Really delicious. By law they have to have 30 ingredients or more. One of these has to be pickles. b10:c99:p305
f_b10_013 world_rule

Grozint Sandwich If a Grozint sandwich has no pickles and/or too few ingredients, it cannot be classified as a Grozint by the GGCC (Global Grozint Certification Committee).

If they have no pickles, and/or too few ingredients, they cannot be classified as a Grozint by the GGCC (Global Grozint Certification Committee). b10:c99:p305
f_b10_014 world_rule

Grozint Sandwich A food truck selling Grozint sandwiches at Swedhump Elementary was found to have only 28 ingredients; the owner was arrested and fined one hundred and forty eight thousand dollars.

an inspector from GCIIA (the Grozint Central International Inspection Agency) arrived unannounced and analysed the sandwiches, finding only 28 ingredients. The owner was immediately arrested, and was only released after he paid the customary one hundred and forty eight thousand dollar fine. b10:c99:p305
f_b10_015 history

Wombat Juice Wombat juice actually has nothing to do with wombats; its name comes from its ingredients: Walrus Milk, Octopus saliva, Mango, Beetroot, Avocado, Tomato.

Wombat juice actually has nothing to do with wombats. The name comes from its ingredients: Walrus Milk, Octopus saliva, Mango, Beetroot, Avocado, Tomato. b10:c99:p323 b10:c99:p324
f_b10_016 object_fact

Leak Snodometer The Leak Snodometer was invented by Mr. Rosebank.

Invented by Mr. Rosebank. b10:c99:p309
f_b10_049 object_fact

Pipeometer 57 The Pipeometer 57 was invented by Mr. Plumtree and is now manufactured under licence by Savuti Technologies Inc.

The first Pipeometer 57 was invented and made by Mr. Plumtree, the school plumbing teacher. It is now manufactured under licence by Savuti Technologies Inc. b10:c99:p316
f_b10_051 object_fact

Rainbow-Maker 154 The Rainbow-Maker 154 was invented by Mr. Rosebank by accident when draining the school's flooded toast museum; the name 154 comes from the time it was first used, 1:54 PM.

This simple yet ingenious invention was made by Mr. Rosebank by accident... And so the Rainbow-Maker was invented. The 154 comes from the time it was first used, i.e. at 1:54PM. b10:c99:p316 b10:c99:p317
f_b10_053 history

Snintercom The snintercom was developed by Mgadigadi Technologies by their CIO (Chief Inventions Officer), Dr Jezebel Terracotta-Glandsmitten.

The snintercom was developed by Mgadigadi Technologies by their CIO (Chief Inventions Officer), Dr Jezebel Terracotta-Glandsmitten. b10:c99:p320
f_b10_055 object_fact

Snintercom The maximum capacity for a single send via snintercom is 7 books.

The maximum capacity for a single send is 7 books. b10:c99:p319
f_b10_056 numeric_fact

snausage Snausages were invented by Master-Chef Goemple M'Ghoell during the Great Global Sausage Jamboree and Festival of 1937.

Snausages were invented by Master-Chef Goemple M'Ghoell during the Great Global Sausage Jamboree and Festival of 1937. b10:c99:p319
f_b10_061 history

Ms. Grimstead Ms. Grimstead was UNRLEAM Chief Library Officer before coming to Swedhump Elementary.

Major Accomplishment: UNRLEAM Chief Library Officer b10:c99:p304
f_b10_064 character_fact

Ms. Grimstead For the position of UNRLEAM Chief Library Officer, Ms. Grimstead had to memorise the exact locations of 32 billion and 7 books.

Finally, the second most sought-after librarian position in the world was hers. For it, she had to memorise the exact locations of 32 billion and 7 books. b10:c99:p305
f_b10_065 character_fact

Transponder Tracking Device The micro versions of the TTD that Dash, Rob and Greta carry are one quarter the size of a pea; the range is 127 miles and the battery lasts forever.

The micro versions of the TTD that Dash, Rob and Greta carry are tiny — one quarter the size of a pea, or one eightieth the size of a golf ball... The range of the device is 127 miles, and the battery lasts forever. b10:c99:p322
f_b10_067 numeric_fact

Transponder Tracking Device The TTD was developed and manufactured by Mgadigadi Technologies and contains state-of-the-art satellite-geo-vector techmology.

The device was developed and manufactured by Mgadigadi Technologies and contains state-of-the-art satellite-geo-vector techmology. b10:c99:p322
f_b10_068 object_fact

Nostril Building The left nostril of the Nostril Building houses something so secret that it is one of the few strictly no-go areas on the school campus.

The left nostril houses something so secret that it is one of the few STRICTLY NO-GO areas on the school campus. b10:c99:p313 b10:c99:p314
f_b10_071 place_fact

Nostril Building The walls of the Nostril Building are soft to the touch.

The walls of the building are actually soft to the touch. b10:c99:p314
f_b10_072 place_fact

Hamsterometer88 The Hamsterometer88 is powered by two twin-cell liquid batteries meant to last up to 100 hours without charging; some incidents of battery problems have been reported.

Powered by two twin-cell liquid batteries that are meant to last up to 100 hours without charging. Some incidents of problems with the batteries have been reported. b10:c99:p305
f_b10_080 object_fact

Hamsterometer88 The Hamsterometer88 was invented by Mr. Rosebank.

Invented by Mr. Rosebank. b10:c99:p305
f_b10_081 object_fact

G-hook Dash, Rob, Greta and Ellen always have G-hooks in their backpacks.

Dash, Rob, Greta and Ellen always have them in their backpacks. b10:c99:p303
f_b10_083 character_fact

G-hook G-hooks are designated Legitimate Stealth Equipment (LSE) by the ISEDC; G-hook throwing tutorials are offered by the ILCSGM.

G-hooks are designated Legitimate Stealth Equipment (LSE) by the International Stealth Equipment Designation Committee (ISEDC) and G-hook throwing tutorials are offered by the ILCSGM (Institute of Leopard-Crawling and other Stealth Ground Manoeuvres). b10:c99:p303
f_b10_084 in_world_system

G-hook The World G-hook Throwing Championships were first held in 2017.

The World G-hook Throwing Championships were first held in 2017. b10:c99:p303
f_b10_085 history

Moustacherang Moustacherangs are particularly effective against Micro-scallywags as they are terrified of moustaches; the general rule is the older the moustache hair, the better the moustacherang.

Particularly effective against Micro-scallywags as they are terrified of moustaches... The general rule is the older the moustache hair used, the better the moustacherang. b10:c99:p310 b10:c99:p311
f_b10_087 object_fact

Moustacherang Dash usually has a quiver of moustacherangs in his backpack.

Dash usually has a quiver of moustacherangs in his backpack. b10:c99:p310
f_b10_088 character_fact

Schwaltzorium The schwaltzorium at Swedhump Elementary was designed by the world-renowned architect Sergio Swanepoel.

The schwaltzorium at Swedhump Elementary was designed by the world-renowned architect Sergio Swanepoel. b10:c99:p318
f_b10_090 place_fact

Schwaltz The schwaltz is a kind of dance, similar to the waltz but in fact entirely different; first developed at the Snollonian School of Dance and Window-Cleaning in the village of Upper Hemp-Wempia, with its initial public display at the village's annual summer picnic in 1937.

The schwaltz is a kind of dance, similar to the waltz but in fact entirely different. First developed at the Snollonian School of Dance and Window-Cleaning (in the village of Upper Hemp-Wempia), it's initial public display was at the village's annual summer picnic in 1937. b10:c99:p317
f_b10_095 history

Dublifier Dublifyers are manufactured by Mgadigadi Technologies.

Dublifiers are manufactured by Mgadigadi Technologies. b10:c99:p302
f_b10_097 object_fact

Octo-Magnifyer The Octo-Magnifyer works on solids, liquids, and gas particles (analysed using its inbuilt ATT - Airborne Tracker Technology); developed by Savuti Technologies Inc.

The device works on solids, liquid, and also on gas particles (the latter can be analysed using its inbuilt ATT (Airborne Tracker Technology)). Developed by Savuti Technologies Inc. b10:c99:p314
f_b10_103 object_fact

NANINF The NANINF building was designed by Sergio Swanepoel; it can host napkin folding conferences and competitions for up to 8,000 participants in its underground conference facility, with a staff of over 200.

This extraordinary building was designed by Sergio Swanepoel... The NANINF can host napkin folding conferences and competitions for up to 8,000 participants in its underground conference facility... the educational facility has a staff of over 200 (all world renowned napkin-folding academics). b10:c99:p312
f_b10_108 place_fact

NANINF The NANINF library on level 4 houses over 4,000 volumes dedicated to napkin folding, said to be the largest collection in the world.

The library (on level 4) houses over 4,000 volumes dedicated to this noble art. It is said to be the largest collection in the world. b10:c99:p312
f_b10_109 place_fact

Insect-Spy-Cam The Insect-Spy-Cam has inbuilt sophisticated anti-radar jammers making it undetectable and CWAM (Capatulated Wing Audio Muffling) making it 100% silent during flight; manufactured by Grovenhopper Industries Inc.

Inbuilt sophisticated anti-radar jammers make it undetectable, and CWAM (Capatulated Wing Audio Muffling) makes it 100% silent during flight... Manufactured by Grovenhopper Industries Inc. b10:c99:p306
f_b10_111 object_fact

Slo-Mo-Mist-Bomb The Slo-Mo-Mist-Bomb is manufactured by Bataleur Industries.

Manufactured by Bataleur Industries. b10:c99:p318
f_b10_123 object_fact

Mudbog Marsh At Mudbog Marsh, Nose-Cones can be effective for up to 24 hours only before the smell starts to seep in; no life seems to occur within 5 miles of the marsh.

Nose-cones can be effective for up to 24 hours only, but then the smell starts to seep in... no life seems to occur within 5 miles of the marsh. b10:c99:p312
f_b10_125 place_fact

SPIN Radio SPIN radios are manufactured by Mgadigadi Technologies, with their dialling mechanism outsourced to Rajak Industries.

SPIN radios are manufactured by Mgadigadi Technologies, but their dialling mechanism is outsourced to Rajak Industries for reasons that we can't go into right now. b10:c99:p320
f_b10_127 object_fact

Rob Newman Rob Newman achieved the highest score ever on the SAT (SPIN Assessment Test) and has the trophy atop his ant farm in his bedroom.

Rob Newman is known for having achieved the highest score ever on the SAT (SPIN Assessment Test), and has the trophy atop his ant farm in his bedroom. b10:c99:p320
f_b10_128 character_fact

Triplo-triplo-triplocopter James Hogsbottom was the first person to ever successfully land a Triplo-triplo-triplocopter; there have been three documented crashes to date.

James Hogsbottom was the first person to ever successfully land one. There have been three documented triplo-triplocopter crashes to date. b10:c99:p321
f_b10_130 history

Triplo-triplo-triplocopter Triplo-triplo-triplocopters are manufactured by G & J Tarrow Siblings Inc.

They are manufactured by G & J Tarrow Siblings Inc. b10:c99:p321
f_b10_131 object_fact

Witch Nose Island The water around Witch Nose Island is freezing and full of shnarks, flesh-eating saw-toothed doublodiles, and killer electric rays; no prisoner has ever escaped.

The water around it is freezing and full of shnarks (which are more vicious than sharks), flesh-eating, saw-toothed doublodiles and killer electric rays. No prisoner has ever escaped from it. b10:c99:p322
f_b10_133 place_fact

Kite-Meister The Kite-Meister position at Swedhump Elementary is highly prestigious; when it comes up, over 10,000 people apply. The holder gets to host the Swedhump Elementary Annual Kite Festival and the Annual World Kiting Championships.

This is a highly, highly, highly, highly, highly, highly, highly, highly, highly prestigious position at Swedhump Elementary. When the position comes up, over 10,000 people apply for the job. It is prestigious for two reasons: [1] The holder gets to host the Swedhump Elementary Annual Kite Festival [2] The holder gets to host the Annual World Kiting Championships. b10:c99:p308
f_b10_134 in_world_system

K-Kite The secret to the success of the K-kite is the triple-calibration of its leading-edge, which allows for air intake with simultaneous lift; K-kites are made of top-secret K-fab, a semi-porous, highly flexible fabric strengthened by krypto-fibers.

The secret to the success of the K-kite is the triple-calibration of its leading-edge, which allows for air intake, with simultaneous lift. K-kites are made of top-secret K-fab, a semi-porous, highly flexible fabric strengthened by krypto-fibers. b10:c99:p307
f_b10_135 object_fact

K-Kite Only four High Performance K-Kites (HPKKs) have ever been built, all of which are in a vault at The Sniffsonian; they are not available for public viewing for copyright purposes but can be reviewed upon request.

Only four have ever been built, all of which are in a vault at The Sniffsonian. For copyright purposes, they are not available for public viewing, but can be reviewed upon request by filling in forms 653/m and 27/b/4i. b10:c99:p306
f_b10_136 numeric_fact

K-Van The K-Van has a payload of 200 kites and is capable of doing 1,000 miles off one battery recharge; it has full self-drive capability.

Specialized high-performance, electric van for the delivery of K-kites. Payload of 200 kites and capable of doing 1,000 miles off one battery recharge. The vehicles have full self-drive capability thus enabling the delivery-men or women to sleep and relax while fulfilling orders. b10:c99:p307
f_b10_137 object_fact

Kelicopter The Kelicopter has a payload of 100 kites and is capable of doing 2,000 air miles off one battery recharge; it has full self-fly capability.

Specialized high-performance, electric helicopter for the delivery of K-kites. Payload of 100 kites and capable of doing 2,000 air miles off one battery recharge. These choppers have full self-fly capability thus enabling pilot to sleep and relax while fulfilling orders. b10:c99:p308
f_b10_138 object_fact

Kelicopter The Kelicopter was developed by G & J Tarrow Siblings Inc.

Developed by G & J Tarrow Siblings Inc. b10:c99:p308
f_b10_139 object_fact

KB-15 KB-15 flash codes: Red on-off 1-second intervals continuous means Imminent Danger; Red on 2s off 2s means lightning storm imminent; Green on 3s off 1s means Pizzup delivery almost here; Blue on 5s off 5s means battery needs charging.

KB-15 flash codes: Red — on-off 1 second intervals continuous: Imminent Danger... Red — on 2s, off 2s: Lightning storm imminent... Green — on 3s, off 1s: Pizzup delivery almost here... Blue — on 5s, off 5s: Battery needs charging b10:c99:p307
f_b10_140 in_world_system

KB-15 KB-15s were invented by Mr. Rosebank but he licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies.

KB-15s were invented by Mr. Rosebank but he licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies. b10:c99:p307
f_b10_141 object_fact

KB-15 The KB-15 has a range of 25 yards and sensor beams that penetrate anything including concrete, kryptocrete, interglandular coagulated carbon, rock and metal.

The range is 25 yards and the sensor beams penetrate anything, including concrete, kryptocrete, interglandular coagulated carbon, rock and metal. b10:c99:p307
f_b10_142 numeric_fact

KB-15 The KB-15 takes 12 CCC batteries; if batteries fail a random GKBIA (Global KB-15 Inspection Authority) inspection, the owner will be fined.

The KB-15 takes 12 CCC batteries, and it is critically important to keep these charged at all times... The Global KB-15 Inspection Authority (GKBIA) undertakes random inspections and if your batteries fail the test, you will get fined. b10:c99:p308
f_b10_143 world_rule

Krypto-Fibers Krypto-fibers make up krypto-web, the world's strongest rope; krypto-web is made from the leaf-fibers of a hammaphore tree.

The fibers that make up krypto-web, which is the world's strongest rope. It made from the leaf-fibers of a hammaphore tree. b10:c99:p308
f_b10_144 object_fact

Krypto-Fibers 10 miles of krypto-web can be made from a single hammaphore-leaf.

10 miles of krypto-web can be made from a single hammaphore-leaf. b10:c99:p309
f_b10_145 numeric_fact

Oshakati Industrial Corporation Krypto-web is manufactured exclusively by the Oshakati Industrial Corporation, a high security facility located near Misty Cliffs.

Krypto-web is manufactured exclusively by the Oshakati Industrial Corporation, a high security facility located near Misty Cliffs. b10:c99:p309
f_b10_146 in_world_system

Mainly Smiles Mainly-Smiles smile 98% of waking hours and 99% during sleep; their walking speed is 3.1 mph and running speed is 9.3 mph; their lifespan is 10-13 years.

Smile time during waking hours: 98%... Smile time during sleep: 99%... Walking speed: 3.1 miles per hour (same as humans)... Running speed: 9.3 miles per hour... Lifespan: 10-13 years (same as dogs) b10:c99:p309
f_b10_148 numeric_fact

Mainly Smiles Mainly-Smiles' diet consists of leaves, grasses, seeds and their favorite: smushrooms; after eating smushrooms their smiles broaden and they seem to vibrate.

Diet: Leaves, grasses, seeds and their favorite, smushrooms... After eating smushrooms their smiles broaden and they seem to vibrate ever so slightly. b10:c99:p309 b10:c99:p310
f_b10_149 character_fact

Mainly Smiles The largest verified herd of Mainly-Smiles is 133; the only known tamed ones were discovered by Vesuvius Casablanca and now live in the Dashville Botanical Gardens.

The only known tamed ones are small herd discovered by Vesuvius Casablanca, which now live in the Dashville Botanical Gardens... Largest verified herd: 133 b10:c99:p309
f_b10_150 numeric_fact

Mist-Net Projector The mist-net projector can only be used after training at the MTA (Mist-net Training Academy); it is manufactured by Bataleur Industries.

This is a highly-sophisticated device that can only be used after training at the MTA (Mist-net Training Academy)... Manufactured by Bataleur Industries. b10:c99:p310
f_b10_151 object_fact

Globulated-stun-stick The effect of the globulated-stun-stick is not dangerous and can last up to one hour depending on how much sludge makes impact; manufactured by Rajak Industries.

The effect is not dangerous and can last up to one hour, depending on how much sludge makes impact. Manufactured by Rajak Industries. b10:c99:p304
f_b10_152 object_fact

Osteops Most doctors recommend one glass of osteop milk per day, to be drunk between 7 and 8 am; drinking it after 8 am might cause an upset elbow.

Most doctors recommend one glass of osteop milk per day, to be drunk between 7 and 8 am. If you drink it after 8am you might get an upset elbow. b10:c99:p315
f_b10_154 world_rule

Osteops Osteops lay eggs in batches of six; eggs hatch after one month; mother osteops become violent during the entire laying-to-hatching period.

Osteops lay eggs in batches of six. The eggs hatch after one month. Mother osteops become violent during the entire laying-to-hatching period so must be avoided at all costs. b10:c99:p315
f_b10_155 character_fact

Osteops The Great Osteop Stampede of 1999 involved over 30,000 osteops converging at the muster station at sunrise and beginning a southbound stampede at 6am; the stampede was 8 miles and the dust-cloud was seen from 74 miles away.

The Great Osteop Stampede of 1999 was a stampede of osteops. It was in 1999. Over 30,000 osteops converged at the muster station at sunrise, and began a southbound stampede when the stampede bugle sounded at 6am. Stampede distance: 8 miles... Stampeded dust-cloud seen from distance of: 74 miles b10:c99:p315
f_b10_156 history

Osteops Fermented osteop milk is highly acidic and has been known to erode multiple types of fabric within a few hours.

Fermented osteop milk is HIGHLY acidic and has been known to erode multiple types fabrics within a few hours. b10:c99:p315
f_b10_157 world_rule

Mr. Rosebank Mr. Rosebank has a dedicated inventor's shed on school premises which is strictly out of bounds; if a kid is caught near the shed they will be expelled immediately.

Has a dedicated inventor's shed on school premises, which is STRICTLY OUT OF BOUNDS. If a kid is caught near the shed, he or she will be expelled immediately. b10:c99:p317
f_b10_159 world_rule

Mr. Rosebank Things Mr. Rosebank has invented or been involved with inventing include Anti-invisibility Goggles, Concrete Tape, Flus, Conveyor belts at The Sniffsonian, Invisibility Shields, KB-15, Nose on the Noncycle, P'tonk-45, Zap-flattener, Hamsterometer 88, Leak Snodometer, and the Rainbow-Maker 154.

Things Mr. Rosebank has invented or been involved with inventing: Anti-invisibility Goggles, Concrete Tape, Flus, Conveyor belts at The Sniffsonian, Invisibility Shields, KB-15, Nose on the Noncycle, P'tonk-45, Zap-flattener, Hamsterometer 88, Leak Snodometer, and the Rainbow-Maker 154. b10:c99:p317
f_b10_160 character_fact

Hole-digger The Aardvark 4.2D has a 4.2 liter diesel engine with an inbuilt turbo-electric wassoon-emulsifier; max speed 50 mph, max distance on one tank 25 miles.

It has a 4.2 liter diesel engine, but with an inbuilt turbo-electric wassoon-emulsifier, so it's good for stealth and speed, but not great on endurance... Max speed: 50 mph... Max distance on one tank: 25 miles b10:c99:p301
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Hole-digger Dash and Rob won an Aardvark 4.2D in a secret competition and keep it parked in Swedhump Elementary's orange grove.

Dash and Rob won one of these hole-diggers in a secret competition. So unfortunately, we are unable to give any information about how they actually won. They keep it parked in Swedhump Elementary's orange grove. b10:c99:p301
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Floxy-noxy-roxy-silly-billy-hilly-filly-fication Floxy-noxy-roxy-silly-billy-hilly-filly-fication refers specifically to the act of getting cheese to stick to the ceiling by throwing it; pushing cheese onto the ceiling by ladder is not floxy-noxy-roxy-silly-billy-hilly-filly-fication.

If you take a piece of soft cheese, and throw it to the ceiling, and it sticks, this is called being floxy-noxy-roxy-silly-billy-hilly-filly-fied... if you climb a ladder and push the cheese onto the ceiling so that it sticks, that is not floxy-noxy-roxy-silly-billy-hilly-filly-fication. b10:c99:p303
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Honkersmithing Honkersmithing is a verb describing moving or going in a furtive or stealthy way, named after Gronville Honkersmith who is known to do this often.

This is a verb to describe moving or going in a furtive or stealthy way. Named after Gronville Honkersmith who is known to do this often. b10:c99:p306
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IPHIWB The IPHIWB building was designed by Sergio Swanepoel and can take 2,000 people at any one time; the cafeteria serves excellent soup.

This very important institution houses some of the world's most famous wobble-balls. The building was designed by Sergio Swanepoel and can take 2,000 people at any one time. The cafeteria serves excellent soup. b10:c99:p306
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Wobble Ball Wobble Ball is a sport that involves racing around a room while balancing atop a big wobbly rubber ball; invented by Sir Stephenson Remington-Hobbes in 2012.

Sport that involves racing around a room while balancing atop a big wobbly rubber ball. Invented by Sir Stephenson Remington-Hobbes in 2012. b10:c99:p323
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Wobble Ball School-level wobble-ball races are typically 157 yards; Olympic-level and World Championship races are 471 yards.

School-level wobble-ball races are typically 157 yards. Olympic-level and World Championship races are 3 times that, i.e. 471 yards. b10:c99:p323
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Wobble Ball World Wobble Ball Champions: 2023 Boris Williamsnutch, 2022 Shelly Finster, 2021 Mr. Grodzinsky, 2020 not held, 2019-2017 Mr. Grodzinsky, 2016-2012 Sir Stephenson Remington-Hobbes.

2023: Boris Williamsnutch... 2022: Shelly Finster... 2021: Mr. Grodzinsky... 2020: Not held... 2019: Mr. Grodzinsky... 2018: Mr. Grodzinsky... 2017: Mr. Grodzinsky... 2016: Sir Stephenson Remington-Hobbes... 2015: Sir Stephenson Remington-Hobbes... 2014: Sir Stephenson Remington-Hobbes... 2013: Sir Stephenson Remington-Hobbes... 2012: Sir Stephenson Remington-Hobbes b10:c99:p323
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Wobble Ball Swedhump Elementary uses the Tumner-44 wobble-ball, which is the same model used professionally; its elasticity coefficient is 64.23 and bounce-back coefficient is 87.23.

Swedhump Elementary uses the Tumner-44. This is the same model used professionally. The elasticity coefficient of the Tumner-44 is 64.23 and the bounce-back coefficient is 87.23, with a Sharpe Ratio of 0.26 and Fellini Multiplier of 0.22. b10:c99:p323
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World Bubble Blowing Championships The prize money for the World Bubble Blowing Championships is two free rolls of Concrete Tape, a Bear-Dryer, a JJ56 (Stealth Combat Pillow) and two million dollars.

Annual event for which the prize money is a two free rolls of Concrete Tape, a Bear-Dryer, a JJ56 (Stealth Combat Pillow) and two million dollars. b10:c99:p324
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World Bubble Blowing Championships Recent World Bubble Blowing Champions: 2023 Jones Johnson the 3rd, 2022 John Jones, 2021 Woffniss Jones, 2020 not held, 2019 Wynona Inflatorious, 2018-2014 Allister Snaeffelsness, 2013 Hermintroller Grunwold.

Recent winners: 2023: Jones Johnson the 3rd... 2022: John Jones... 2021: Woffniss Jones... 2020: Event not held... 2019: Wynona Inflatorious... 2018: Allister Snaeffelsness... 2017: Allister Snaeffelsness... 2016: Allister Snaeffelsness... 2015: Allister Snaeffelsness... 2014: Allister Snaeffelsness... 2013: Hermintroller Grunwold b10:c99:p325
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World Napkin-Folding Championships The World Napkin-Folding Championships is held in the Swanepoel Naporium, the world's largest napkin-folding stadium, which can seat an audience of 250,000 and was built by architect Sergio Swanepoel.

Held in the world-famous Swanepoel Naporium, the world's largest napkin-folding stadium, which can seat an audience of 250,000, built by (and named after) the world-famous architect, Sergio Swanepoel. b10:c99:p325
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World Napkin-Folding Championships The World Napkin-Folding Championships has 400 entrants and an illustrious 200 year history.

Highly competitive event. 400 entrants... The championships has an illustrious 200 year history. b10:c99:p325
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World Sandwich-Making Championships The World Sandwich-Making Championships is a fantastic annual event held at Grozint Stadium; in the first round there are usually up to 1,400 participants and it takes one week to narrow them down to the final 24.

Fantastic annual event held at Grozint Stadium. In the first round there are usually up to 1,400 participants. It takes one week to narrow them down to the final 24. b10:c99:p325
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World Sandwich-Making Championships Quilonius Khumber won the World Sandwich-Making Championships every year from 2003 to 2023 except 2020 (no event); prior winners were Mike Harr (2002), York Harr (2001), Germina Snottip-Roblimm (2000).

2023: Quilonius Khumber, 2022: Quilonius Khumber, 2021: Quilonius Khumber, 2020: No event... 2003: Quilonius Khumber, 2002: Mike Harr, 2001: York Harr, 2000: Germina Snottip-Roblimm. b10:c99:p325
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Zip-Lining Emporium The Zip-Lining Emporium at Swedhump Elementary is the world's largest, designed by Ms. Greenacre, with over 2,700 different zip-lines; it was built by Zoo-Lake Engineering in just a month.

Huge zip-lining park at Swedhump Elementary. Actually the world's largest. Designed by Ms. Greenacre. Has over 2,700 different zip-lines. The emporium, built by Zoo-Lake Engineering, took just a month to construct. b10:c99:p326
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Zip-Lining Emporium Of the Zip-Lining Emporium's zip-lines, 2,000 are permanent and 700 are changed every month; 49 rides go through glass tunnels underwater and 193 go through tunnels underground.

2,000 of the zip-line routes are permanent. 700 are changed very month to keep things interesting... 49 rides go through glass tunnels underwater. 193 rides go through tunnels underground. b10:c99:p326
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Zip-Lining Emporium The Zip-Lining Emporium has 17 'sleep' rides (you must be asleep to go on them), 2 time-travel rides, and 19 rides that take over an hour; 1 ride takes 2 full days and can only be done on weekends.

2 rides are time-travel rides. There are 17 'sleep' rides, i.e. you have to be asleep to go on them. 19 rides take over an hour, so are not permitted to be taken during the school day as students will miss class. 1 ride takes 2 full days so can only be done on weekends. b10:c99:p326
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Mgadigadi Technologies Mgadigadi Technologies is a highly secretive company with a large underground testing facility believed to be somewhere in the foothills of The Foothills; they specialise in highly advanced transformation, transmogrification and transgroffication devices.

This highly secretive company has a large underground testing facility believed to be somewhere in the foothills of The Foothills. They specialise in highly advanced transformation, transmogrification and transgroffication devices. b10:c99:p302
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Self-Morpher 846 The Self-Morpher 846 is manufactured by Mgadigadi Technologies.

Manufactured by Mgadigadi Technologies. b10:c99:p318
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Orange Snorringe-fish The expression 'That's an orange snorringe-fish!' means the same as 'That's a red herring!', referring to a clue or piece of information that is misleading or distracting.

The expression 'That's an orange snorringe-fish!' has the same meaning. You are free to use it whenever you wish. b10:c99:p314
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Stinger mouse Stinger mice on the eastern fringes of the Moremi Forest have been known to grow up to six feet high when standing on rear legs.

Stinger mice on the eastern fringes of the Moremi Forest have been known to grow up to six feet high (when standing on rear legs). b10:c99:p321
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SPPMS The SPPMS was set up by the famous explorer Vesuvius Casablanca and funds the protection of multiple rare and orphaned creatures, including a herd of mini-Sweds and yellow-necked floctupus.

Set up by the famous explorer, Vesuvius Casablanca. The organization funds the protection of multiple rare and orphaned creatures, including a herd of mini-Sweds (extremely rare) and yellow-necked floctupus (a type of flying octopus). b10:c99:p320
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Thelonius Grozint Thelonius Grozint invented the Grozint sandwich at a beach house conference by building a sandwich out of whatever he could reach from a buffet, inspiring the crowd.

One weekend he was hosting a conference at his beach house... he went up to the buffet, and started making a sandwich, out of whatever he could reach. As the sandwich grew, the crowd started cheering, so he just continued. And hence the legendary Grozint sandwich was born. b10:c99:p321
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Triplocopter Flight Training Academy The TFTA has embedded within it the Emmarentia Academy of Aeronautical Engineering (EAAE) and the Boreholicopter Flight Training Academy (BFTA); the Lord Admiral is Dr. Osgood Winklevoss.

Embedded within the TFTA is the Emmarentia Academy of Aeronautical Engineering (EAAE) as well as the Boreholicopter Flight Training Academy (BFTA). b10:c99:p321
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Collum Ollum Collum Ollum once tried to send the Complete & Comprehensive Encyclopaedia of Grobsnots (21 volumes) via the snintercom, jammed the system, and the encyclopaedia was lost forever; it took technicians a week to repair.

Collum Ollum, for fun, once tried to send the Complete & Comprehensive Encyclopaedia of Grobsnots (21 volumes) and he jammed the system. It took technicians a week to repair and the encyclopaedia was lost forever. b10:c99:p319
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Rob Newman Rob Newman usually has a SPIN Radio with him.

Rob Newman usually has one with him. b10:c99:p320
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Institute of Leopard-Crawling and other Stealth Ground Manoeuvres The ILCSGM (Institute of Leopard-Crawling and other Stealth Ground Manoeuvres) was founded by Leonora & Wilford Schleswig-Wompelstein.

G-hook throwing tutorials are offered by the ILCSGM (Institute of Leopard-Crawling and other Stealth Ground Manoeuvres), established by Leonora & Wilford Schleswig-Wompelstein. b10:c99:p303
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Institute of Leopard-Crawling and other Stealth Ground Manoeuvres The ILCSGM offers a 2-month course in UDOMUSDC (Use and Deployment of Osteop Milk Udder Slings During Combat).

The ILCSGM (Institute of Leopard-Crawling and other Stealth Ground Manoeuvres) founded by Leonora & Wilford Schleswig-Wompelstein offers a fantastic 2-month course in UDOMUSDC (Use and Deployment of Osteop Milk Udder Slings During Combat). b10:c99:p316
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Mr. K. Mr. K.'s full name is Herrodonious Karakorum.

These are extraordinarily versatile and easy to use kites, invented by Herrodonious Karakorum, known at the school as Mister K. b10:c99:p307
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Grozint Sandwich Typical ingredients of a Grozint sandwich include butter, pickles, degg, emfleffle, smushroom, snorringe rind, dried snail, banana peel, tomato skin, hummus, cheese, spinach, avocado skin, carrot, potato, peach, apricot, sardine, cauliflower, lettuce, baked beans, coriander, Swed eyelash, mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup, ketchdown, onion, chutney, grasshopper, boiled cabbage, oak bark, ant nectar, pumpkin root, pickled Osteop toenail.

Typical ingredients: Butter, pickles, degg, emfleffle, smushroom, snorringe rind, dried snail, banana peel, tomato skin, hummus, cheese, spinach, avocado skin, carrot, potato, peach, apricot, sardine, cauliflower, lettuce, baked beans, coriander, Swed eyelash, mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup, ketchdown, onion, chutney, grasshopper, boiled cabbage, oak bark, ant nectar, pumpkin root, pickled Osteop toenail. b10:c99:p305
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Leak Snodometer The first ever Leak Snodometer is viewable in The Sniffsonian (Room 456, Corridor 84, lower-lower-lower ground floor).

And yes, the first ever Leak Snodometer is viewable in The Sniffsonian (Room 456, Corridor 84, lower-lower-lower ground floor). b10:c99:p309
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