Oscar spouses update: The second three of the reader-found six pairs of spouses nominated for an Academy Award in the same year: Taylor/Burton (1966), Woodward/Newman (1968) and Rowlands/Cassavetes (1974). (Thanks to Phil Davis of Port Orchard, Wash., and Derek Allman of Pleasanton, Calif.) Near misses and related trivia in future columns.

Sweet talk: Experts at the National Confectioners Association tell us that sales of Valentine's Day chocolates are highest in years like 2008, when it falls on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. When it falls on other days, couples are more likely to spend their lovey-dovey dollars on dinner, a show or a long-weekend vacation.

You are most likely to use a product known as Sky Climber in your job if you are a:
A) Helicopter pilot
B) Ski instructor
C) Circus performer
D) Window washer

Previous answer: The branches of arithmetic are called "ambition, distraction, uglification and derision" by the Mock Turtle in Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." (Thanks to Alex Vaughn of Green Valley, Ariz.)

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