Mr. Smarty Pants Knows...

A recent study by the University of Chicago found that the average man and average woman share about the same level of intelligence, but men account for a higher proportion of geniuses and the mentally deficient.

Although the Volkswagen Minibus used in the film Forrest Gump appears to be a late 1960s model, the scene takes place in 1963.

According to National Weather Service statistics, forecasters are accurate 91% of the time when predicting precipitation for a particular 12-to-24-hour period.

Elephants have been known to use leafy branches as fly swatters.

The above is information which Mr. Smarty Pants read in a book, a magazine, or the newspaper; heard on the radio; saw on television; or overheard at a party. Got any facts? Leave a message for Mr. Smarty Pants, at 454-5766, ext. 226 for possible inclusion in the column. E-mail: [email protected]