• Each year since 1982, nearly every man, woman and child living in Alaska has received a share of the state’s oil wealth. Nearly $2,000 in the year 2000, this year’s payout was $919.84.

• Legendary Italian craftsperson Antonio Stradivari built more than 1,100 stringed instruments during his long life (1644-1737). Over half of these are still in existence today.

The word “serendipity,” the unexpected discovery of pleasant things, is derived from the ancient land of Serendip, which today is known as:

A) Egypt

B) Switzerland

C) Sri Lanka

D) Korea

Monday’s answer: “Better Sleep Through Science” is a slogan of the Simmons Mattress Co.