Trivia

Tue., Nov. 25, 1997

L.M. Boyd Crown Syndicate

Nobody knew how many grown-ups had lied all their lives about their ages. It was almost fashionable to do so. Then the Social Security Act passed in 1935. In 1940, when 65-year-olds first could collect benefits, elders started telling the truth. That was when lying about your age went out of style.

Q. How many lifesize nudes are on Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling?

A. More than 300 - not counting cherubs.

Q. What happened to Florida’s wineries?

A. Pierce’s disease wiped out the vineyards around 1900. That’s why growers there planted orange trees.

It has been noted that Mescaleros Indians rarely say hello or goodbye. They’d rather not.

Q. Why is it the queen of England never wears a ring on her right hand?

A. Could get uncomfortable. She shakes so many hands. Numerous holders of high office likewise do without the ring on the right.

New Hampshire’s coastline is 13 miles long. That’s not long enough, says a client. New Hampshire should buy some more. From Alaska maybe.

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