IN: The astronauts did n't get paid extra for being astronauts -- they just got the salary that any other military officer of their rank got . Though space flight was temporary duty , which was paid per diem . The rate at that time was $ 25 per day , which would have been $ 275 for the 11-day mission . But since meals were furnished , that was deducted .
How many days did the astronauts get paid 275 dollars for ?

OUT: 11 days

IN: I love my bird to death ... every time I come home and he sees me , he chirps and hops down off his perch when I go over to his cage . He preens my hair and nibbles on my fingers ( sometimes he bites , but I forgive him ) . I was reading in a cockatiel book I had upstairs that they only scream in one - syllable notes when they 're ignored , and I felt bad .
What is probably true about this bird ?

OUT: It cries when it wants to be petted .

IN: I was n't sure where he was going until he stopped in front of Gary , who was holding Ginger . Another rally attendee handed each of the kids an Obama doll and told them to keep it ; the kids held up their dolls and smiled for the cameras while Gary and I rolled our eyes .
What is the most probable reason that the kids were photographed smiling while displaying their Obama dolls ?

OUT:
The camera person wanted to use it for press coverage of the rally attendees