Trivia

Research by a hotel chain indicates far more women than men call room service. Interesting but incomplete. The research didn’t reveal how many men turn to women and say, “Call room service.”

On how a rumor spreads, Hungarians proverbalize: “Kick a walnut in a sack and all the rest will clatter.”

If the calculators are correct, the more money you make, the less likely you’ll buy lottery tickets.

It’s between the ages of 28 and 32 that a big-league baseball player who stays healthy is expected to contribute the most to his team, according to the statisticians.

Earliest known recipe was for beer.

Bring the soup to a heavy simmer, cover the pot, and put it in a 225-degree oven overnight. That way, suggests a chef, you don’t have to watch the pot all day.

Some sponges change their sex from month to month.

Most natural bays are about 18 feet deep. Has to do with water energy, sand density, other factors, according to marine scientists. This means ships that don’t draw more than 18 feet can find countless harbors worldwide.