• On Oct. 31, 2001, the Leonardo Bridge was opened near Oslo, Norway. The bridge was named for Leonardo da Vinci, who made a drawing in 1502 that inspired its design.
• Civil-rights activist W.E.B. DuBois was the first African-American to receive a Ph.D. from Harvard University, in 1895.
According to U.S. government statistics, what was the most popular girl’s name beginning with A for babies born in 2004?
A) Abigail
B) Amanda
C) Amber
D) Ashley
Wednesday’s answer: Actress Kim Basinger pronounces her last name “BAY-sin-ger.”
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