Q. How did we name all the states?
A. Many of the states have names derives from American Indian names. It's pretty easy to tell which states these are, even though the spellings might seem unusual. Here are a few that you might recognize: Alibamu, Arizonac, Quonoktacut, E-Dah-hoe, Illini, Kanza, Massawadschuasch, Mississipi, Missiuri, Tanasee, Texia, Arkansea and Ute. And then there is Delaware, named for Lord De La Warr, and New York, named for the Duke of York.
Q. Why do people get muscle pains and cramps?
A. You're running as fast as you can when suddenly, "Ouch!" a sharp pain slices your ribs. You've got a stitch in your side. Later on, your leg muscles might hurt, too.
That "stitch" is a cramp in the muscles that help you breathe. A cramp is a strong, sharp muscle contraction. It's painful--and it really cramps your style! A muscle can cramp if it doesn't get enough fresh blood or if your body loses a lot of salt by sweating, says 3-2-1 Contact magazine.
Hard-working muscles also hurt when lactic acid builds up in them. This acid is a waste product formed by muscles working extra-hard. It can be produced when you're running fast and your bloodstream can't bring enough oxygen to the muscles. Lactic acid piles up in muscles, bringing work to a halt and lots of aches and pains.
Exercise also tear muscle fibers--ant that's a pain, too. An achy, stiff muscle is called a "charley horse." But muscles grow as they repair.