Trivia

Big companies look for more youthful executives when the economy is booming apply then, young fellow - but when recession drags on, they want more experienced managers - hang in there, old-timer. That’s the conclusion drawn from one statistical study.

Those who sell monogrammed key rings and the like say the most popular initial is “M” and the least popular is “X.”

Item No. 467C in our Love and War man’s file labeled “Infidelity” is a simple fact gleaned from decades of matrimonial research. To wit: It is almost invariably more difficult for a husband than for a wife to recover after learning the spouse has been unfaithful.

Among the historical footnotes of the 1770s are written instructions on how to tar and feather a human being. Edited down, they read: Strip the person naked. Heat tar until thin. Pour or brush it on the flesh. Sprinkle feathers on the tar whilst it is yet warm. Hold a lighted candle to the feathers to set all afire.

Q. How long, typically, does it take a cigar smoker to smoke a cigar?

A. An hour to an hour and a half.

Q. How much would it cost me to buy a theme-park-quality bumper car arena for my backyard?

A. As much as $425,000 plus installation, research reveals.