F. Y. I.

Quirks of the Trade
Irish author Iris Murdoch wrote all of her novels twice in longhand and delivered the manuscripts to her publisher in a plastic bag.

Still on the Books
In Columbus, Georgia, no one may tease an idiot.

Tongue-Twister
7-Up was originally called "Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda."

State Stats
The official state gem of Washington is petrified wood.

Quotable
by  Beverly Sills, American soprano (1929-2007)
"You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try."

Table Tidbits
Cheesecake was invented in Ancient Greece and served to athletes at the very first Olympic Games.