An Architect did it right if the church’s east window was positioned exactly so the rising sun would shine through it onto the altar. Such was once the widespread belief. This placement of that church window gave us the work “orientation.”

The hangman asked Robert Emmet, the Irish nationalist, if he had any last words, and Emmet said, “Not…” The trap door drooped.

To your long list of historic figures who didn’t like onions, add harry Truman.

Q. What’s the most recorded song in history?

A. The Beatles’ “Yesterday,” research suggests. With more than 2,500 versions.