Yeah, we were never taught tithing as kids, either. Not sure if my parents tithe. But we started it when we got married, at least, and I'll have to keep that in mind as a good way to teach the kids. Poor Elisabeth. Even if I make allowance a multiple of age (50 cents for every year of age, or something like that), she'd still get nothing yet.
As for the mole tunnel and gasoline, my husband did actually do that as a kid. Apparently it's an exciting way to find out where else the mole tunnel hits the surface--like in a neighbor's yard.
And now we're *really* off-topic. Sorry!