n Coincidence? Not exactly. The Norwegian word for “squirrel” is “ekorn,” which looks like “acorn,” one of the squirrel’s favorite foods. Both are derived from words meaning “oak tree.”

n Not-so-silent Cal: While president of the United States from 1923 to 1929, Calvin Coolidge held a surprising 520 press conferences, an average of 7.8 per month. FDR averaged “only” 6.9 per month.

What TV star holds a record by having won Emmy Awards 18 years apart for portraying the same character?

A) Lucille Ball

B) Peter Falk

C) Jackie Gleason

D) Lorne Greene

Tuesday’s answer: Hydroponics is the science of growing plants without soil. Plants receive their needed nutrients dissolved in water.