Trivia

Q. How long does it usually take pierced ears to heal?

A. Six to eight weeks.

It was after dark on Feb. 19, 1945, on Ramree Island off the coast of old Burma, when approximately 1,000 Japanese soldiers, about to be encircled by British forces, retreated into the most secluded part of a swamp. Crocodiles had done likewise to escape the battle barrages. Skip the details. Only about 20 men survived.

The blind don’t see in their dreams, and the deaf don’t hear. They perceive life in their dreams as they perceive it when they’re awake.

Your genes influence how you handle liquor - that’s accepted - and most related genetic research focuses on those who can’t handle it well. Now up jumps a noteworthy substatistic. To some researchers it suggests 10 out of every 100 North Americans have a biochemical peculiarity that lets them drink more alcohol than average without seeming drunk. Others think it’s an alcoholic symptom indicating that the body has conditioned itself to deal with however much it needs.

Q. What was the last song Elvis Presley sang in public?

A. “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” June 26, 1977.

Iowa law prohibits possession of a rotten egg.