“Hesternopothia” is a pathological yearning for the “good old days.”
n Unique pronunciation: Thanks to the readers who sent these examples: “Arkansas” (the last S as a W, Conrad Abrahamson, Pittsburgh, Calif.), “woman” (O as a short I, Bob Ragle, Renton, Wash.) and “Worcestershire” (“orce” as a short U, Albert Koltveit, Port Ludlow, Wash.)
Which of these people with an appropriate connection was born under the astrological sign of Leo?
A) Mickey Rooney, longtime star at MGM (whose mascot is a lion)
B) Russian author Leo Tolstoy
C) Bert Lahr, Cowardly Lion portrayer in “The Wizard of Oz”
D) Matthew Broderick, voice of Simba in “The Lion King”
Friday’s answer: The female name Olivia was coined by William Shakespeare for his comedic play “Twelfth Night.”
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