Does the kid in you still dream about being an astronaut? If you're still dreaming of walking on the moon, check out these facts from NASA about space suits and walking in space!

1) The temperature in space varies drastically, so it's important that astronauts wear specially designed space suits. The temperature can get as hot as 250 degrees Fahrenheit and just as cold.

2) Without the astronauts in them, a space suit weights 280 pounds on earth, while in space, the suits are weightless. Space suits are custom-made for each astronaut, but there is no difference between male and female suits, except for size.

3) It takes 45 minutes to put on a space suit. Then, an astronaut must wait up to an hour, breathing in pure oxygen, to let the body adjust before going on a space walk.

4) To get used to the weightless feeling of outer space, astronauts practice in their suits in the Neutral Buoyancy Lab, a pool filled with 6.2 million gallons of water.

5) Space walks are called EVA, which stands for extravehicular activity. The first EVA by an American took place in June of 1965. The longest EVA to occur was almost nine hours long!

Visit NASA's website for more information.

CC-BY-SA-2.0/Flickr/jabberwock

Inspired by the youthful competitive spirit of two-hand touch football once played by a young Chip Jackson, Tewbeleaux’s founder, this popular Spring sports bar and grill mixes up the rules by offering creative Cajun-inspired cuisine in addition to the casual bar fare classics.

For a taste of New Orleans, try the crawfish smothered in classic Creole etouffee sauce on top of white rice, or order the popular Andouille sausage dog, topped with blackened chicken, veggies, cheese, and Creole mustard. Like any sports bar worth its salt, Tewbeleaux’s has no shortage of chicken wings, tossed in your choice of sauce. Wash it all down with a signature cocktail or one of the 20 brews on draft.

A destination for local Spring sports fans, on any given night Tewbeleaux’s is powering more TVs than an electronic superstore and, of course, all in crisp high-def. Customers can also play a shoot pool, throw darts, and even play video games. The ambiance at Tewbeleaux's is boisterous and fun, but the dining room is clean and well-maintained.

Join in on the fun 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily.

Tewbeleaux's
2907 Rayford Road
Spring, TX 77386
(281) 292 3600
www.tewbeleauxs.com
www.yelp.com/biz/tewbeleauxs-sports-bar-and-grill-spring

CC-BY-2.0/Flickr/leyla.a

If you’re heading out to an apple orchard this weekend, you’ll likely find a wide variety of different types of apples to choose from. Some apples are better for baking, while others have a crisp taste that’s perfect for eating as an on-the-go snack. These handy comparison guides will help you to choose the perfect apples, no matter what you want to use them for.

Comparing Apples to Apples [theyummylife.com]
This chart offers a number of different uses for the most common types of apples. It lists apples like McIntosh, Pink Lady and Red Delicious and also includes comments on how tart or sweet they each taste. The chart then provides a ranking for each apple for how well they can be used for things like baking, making apple juice or just eating raw.

Apple Varieties for Cooking, Baking and Cider [Washington State University]
Washington State University’s website offers a similar chart for apple uses, but it includes non-culinary uses as well. Whether you want to find the perfect type of apple for your fall pies or the best one to use to ferment for hard cider, this list is a great resource.

A Visual Guide to Apples [Epicurious]
If you’re more of a visual learner, this chart from Epicurious is perfect for you. It provides detailed photographs of each type of apple so that you can easily identify them at the orchard.

CC-BY-2.0/Flickr/Leslie Main Johnson