Trivia

Does yellow clothing tend to make a woman appear slightly larger? Movie costumers so aver. Green clothing, they say, gives a women a smaller look. This needs confirmation. Check it with your family fashion authority.

The New Year’s day question arises as to whether a drinker keeps on getting drunker even after the last drink of the night. Indeed. Experts say the alcohol content in the bloodstream increases for up to two hours beyond that time when the tippler tosses off the terminal toddy.

Debate resumes: Which is harder on a plane’s wheels - the landing or the takeoff? Some say, “The landing, because of impact.” But others insist the fuel load is heavier on takeoff and the speed greater, so takeoff puts more wear on the tires. Your opinion, please.

Q. Do oysters have hearts?

A. One per oyster.

Q. Where does “Barbara” rank in the United States now on that list of most popular names among the 45-year-old women?

A. Ninth. Among the 45-year-old men, ninth is George.

A standing elephant continually shifts its weight from foot to foot so is never completely still.

Rapid reply: Yes, the meat eaters among mammals have at least four toes on each foot.