n The turning point in the writing career of future Perry Mason author Erle Stanley Gardner: a critique of one of his stories was accidentally attached to a rejection notice sent him by a pulp magazine.

n There are only two degrees of separation between Jackie Gleason and Jackie Chan. Gleason was in “Smokey and the Bandit Part 3” with Burt Reynolds, who was in “Cannonball Run II” with Chan.

Rock lyricist Gerry Goffin, whose many hit tunes include “Will You Love Me Tomorrow?” and “One Fine Day,” had what day job before entering the music business full time?

A) Messenger

B) Chemist

C) Stockbroker

D) Lifeguard

Monday’s answer: “Soda crackers” are so-called because they are prepared from a yeast dough that has been neutralized with baking soda.