• Geodesic-dome designer R. Buckminster Fuller built a precursor to the minivan in 1933. Called the Dymaxion, this aluminum vehicle could seat 11 people and fit into a standard-sized garage.

• Coincidence? We think not. The motto of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, “Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity,” has the initials FBI.

Actress Kim Basinger won an Academy Award for her role in the 1997 film “L.A. Confidential.” The correct pronunciation of her last name is:

A) BA-sin-ger

B) BAY-sin-ger

C) BA-sin-jer

D) BAY-sin-jer

Tuesday’ answer: Jim Henson’s original Kermit the Frog puppet had 10 fingers but only eight toes.