• The zinnia is named for 18th-century German botanist Johann Zinn. Zinnias seem to be among butterflies’ favorite flowers, and many gardeners plant zinnias specifically to attract butterflies.

• A new museum has opened at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria, Va. Many familiar items are on display, such as the first Converse sneaker, the first leather basketball, and the motherboard of the first Apple computer.

Which of the following is NOT a standard ingredient of a mint julep?

A) Lemon juice

B) Water

C) Sugar

D) Bourbon

Previous answer: In 1457, Scotland’s King James II outlawed golf because it was distracting his soldiers from their archery practice.