Woman spurred ‘scientists’ term

Somerville College at the University of Oxford in England is named for Mary Somerville, a largely self-taught mathematician, science scholar and author. Her 1834 book, “The Connection of the Physical Sciences,” covered astronomy, magnetism, sound and optics.

This prompted one reviewer to coin a new generic word that described people who pursued more than one branch of science. He called them “scientists.” So, you could say we wouldn’t have scientists without Mary Somerville.

Judi Dench and Kate Winslet received Oscar nominations for playing the same character in which film?

A) “Iris”

B) “Pride and Prejudice”

C) “Shakespeare in Love”

D) “Titanic”

Answer: Judi Dench and Kate Winslet received Oscar nominations for portraying author Iris Murdoch in the 2001 film “Iris.”

‘Space Jam’ holds record title

Michael Jordan was a force to be reckoned with on the basketball court. Pair him with Bugs Bunny and he’s unbeatable. “Space Jam,” the 1996 movie they made together (in which Bugs got top billing), is the highest-grossing basketball-themed movie of all time.

What city is the capital of Jamaica?

A) Havana

B) Kingston

B) Montego Bay

D) Negril

Answer: Kingston is the capital of Jamaica.

Pelican Island was first refuge

On March 14, 1903, then-President Theodore Roosevelt established Pelican Island, Florida, as the first national wildlife refuge in the United States, starting with 5.5 acres set aside to protect pelicans and snowy egrets being poached for their plumage.

Protecting the birds wasn’t easy; within the first five years, poachers shot and killed two refuge game wardens. The public was appalled, and steps were taken to safeguard the wildlife and the people who protect it.

What may happen to a pelican’s pouch during mating season?

A) It drops off.

B) It grows feathers.

C) It produces eggs.

D) It turns blue.

Answer: Pelican pouches may turn blue during mating season.