n We can think of only four films whose titles include one or more asterisks: “B*A*P*S” (1997), “Bat*21” (1988), “*batteries not included” (1987) and “S*P*Y*S” (1974). Though the title of the sitcom “M*A*S*H” had asterisks, the film title (“MASH”) did not.

According to the most recent estimates by the Census Bureau, two states each have three of the 10 largest U.S. cities by population. One is California, the other is:

A) Florida

B) Texas

C) New York

D) Pennsylvania

Tuesday’s answer: According to screenwriter/director Nora Ephron, the two works “from which 98 percent of all romantic comedies derive” are Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” and Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice.”


Only subscribers are eligible to post comments. Please subscribe or login first for digital access. Here’s why.

Use the form below to reset your password. When you've submitted your account email, we will send an email with a reset code.