New Britain herald., 1930-10-27


 can extended research be under taken. All other questions will re- ceive a personal reply. Unsigned re- quests cannot be answered. All let ters are conf1dential.-Edit .. What is snow? A. It consists of small crystals Of ice formed in the air when the Natery vapor is condensei at tenn peratures below freezing. Q. How many planes did Eddie Rickenbackcr and Frank Luke bring down in the World War? A. RickenDacker is credited with 25 enemy planes and Luke with IS Q. What race of people has pro- duced the most brilliant minds? A. There IS no known difference inherent in mental capacities of the varlous races of mankind. In every race there IS q small group above average mentality, a very large mid lle group having average mentality. and a small group with less than average mentality. Within these three genera. classificatons arc many shades and degrees Of mental ability, ranging from the idiot or ilnbecile to the genius. All race; have produced brilliant minds.
 Q. Do peacock feathers bring had luck?
 A. There are various theories concerning the origin of the super stition relating to peacock feathers. According to Mohammedan tradi- tion, the peacock and the snak,: were placed at the entrance to Para disc to give warning danger. Satan seduced both and subsequently, they both shared his punishment. Ac- cording to another account peacock feathers were used as funeral clI- biems, hence the belief that they bring bad luck
 Q. Who played the role of Cap ers?"
 A. William Powell
 Q. What is the title of the song from q Pagliacci," which was sung by Ramon Novarro in The Gall of the Flesh?''
 A. "Vesti la gubba."
 Q. Who starred in the stage play, Rain? ?''
 A. Jeanne Eagels.
 Q. When was the silent filn. version of "Disraeli," starring George Arliss, released?
 A. August, 1921.
 c. Are aviators like l.ndbergh and Coste and Bellonte required to have passports when they fly to foreign lands?
 A. Passport regulations are not waived for airmon, and Lindbergh. Coste, Bellonte and others have been obliged to carry them.
 Q. Are zinc and aluminium me- tallic elements?
 A. Yes.
 c, How old is HeyHocd Broun the columnist"
 A. He was born in Brooklyn. New York, December [. 1888.
 Q. What does the name Culkin mean?
 A. IL is an Irish family name meaning "a young warrior"
 .. How much has the popula- ton of Washington, D. C. increased since 1890?
 A, The population according to the 1890 census was 230,S92 and the 1880 census enumerated 4S6,- S69.
 Q. When was the last horse car line discontinued in New York city?
 A. On July 27. 1917. notables tcok a trip on the last horse car line in New York city when the Eleecller Street and Fulton Ferry Line franchise was abandoned.
 Q, Are the leaves and roots Of the burdoch plant used as food or medicine?
 A. In Japan it IS much cultivat- ed for it's root, which has been greatly thickened and ameliorated, affording a popular vegetable. Roots collected from plants of the first years growth are used as an alter native in blood and skin diseases. The seeds and fresh leaves are used incidentally to a limited extent Q, Is Bobby Jones an amateur, or professional golf player?
 A. He has always maintained T