Muscle misuse: Its “plural” look notwithstanding, the word “biceps” is a singular noun, derived from the Latin “bi” (two) and “ceps” (headed). Since dictionaries report word usage rather than decide upon it, the newest dictionaries include “bicep,” we’re sorry to say.

The person who was nominated the most times for an Academy Award before finally winning is a:

A) Performer

B) Director

C) Composer

D) Costume designer

Answer Monday.

Thursday’s answer: “March King” John Philip Sousa was inducted into the National Trapshooting Hall of Fame in 1985. Sousa, an avid trapshooter, was the first head of the American Amateur Trapshooting Association.

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