n 1950s-60s pop singing star Pat Boone (born June 1, 1934) is exactly 40 years older than contemporary pop singing star Alanis Morissette (born June 1, 1974).

n Last May 16, a very serious story about alligator attacks in Florida ran on AOL with a headline that people in the puzzle business, such as your humble trivia author, would naturally read differently from what was intended: “Gator Attacks Puzzle Experts.”

What world continent has the most countries?

A) Europe

B) Africa

C) Asia

D) South America

Tuesday’s answer: Based on the 25-foot length of her sandal and the standard American woman’s formula, the Statue of Liberty’s shoe size is 879.