Trivia

Not every teacher can quote Seneca, but some remember this line of his: “It is when the gods hate a man with uncommon abhorrence that they drive him into the profession of a schoolmaster.”

It’s said any dolphin can remember a specific tone better than any human can.

Q. My uncle just died, and my aunt is grieving terribly. I don’t know whether to intrude on her or just let her alone to work it out….

A. Ask her. Show up with whatever small gift seems appropriate, if any, and read her signals. So suggests one consultant on such matters. Whether widow or widower, to cope, some crave companionship, others solitude.

Q. What are “lemon laws” for dogs”?

A. A legal requirement that a pet seller must give back the purchase price plus pay veterinarian fees if the pet proves to be diseased or otherwise abnormal. Eight states had such laws at last report.

All skunks swim.

Correspondents say Bolivians see few African-Americans. So few, in fact, that sighting any is thought by the superstitious to be good luck.

Corals are cousin to jellyfish.