Trivia For March 20, 2026

Spiders, like almost all adult arachnids, have four pairs of legs for a total of eight. Arachnids also have two further pairs of appendages that have become adapted for feeding, defense, and sensory perception.

In the Bible, Peter was the first disciple to whom Jesus appears after his resurrection. Peter is regarded as the first leader of the early Church, and therefore forms the basis of Apostolic succession. In Matthew, Jesus calls Peter "the rock" on which the church will be built.

Benvolio is Romeo's best friend, introduced in the first act. In the third act, Mercutio is killed by Tybalt, who then is slain by Romeo.

Pesto is traditionally prepared in a mortar and pestle. First, garlic and pine nuts are ground together, and then the washed and dried basil leaves are added with coarse salt until the sauce is a creamy paste. Only then is a mix of Parmesan and pecorino added. To help incorporate the cheese, a little extra-virgin olive oil is added.

The plan was to secure the lower Rhine (the part in the Netherlands which is called the Nederrijn) and use It as a bridgehead to advance into northern Germany. The operation would be a costly failure, with substantial casualties among Allied troops.