Yul Brynner received a well-deserved Best Actor Oscar for his performance as the King of Siam in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical "The King and I," but that performance wasn't exactly "flawless." The next time you see the film, pay close attention to him during the song "It's a Puzzlement." At the beginning, Brynner is wearing an earring. During the song, it disappears, then it reappears.

Many sports fans are aware there were many sports at which Mildred "Babe" Didrikson excelled -- at least half a dozen that we know of. But she had other non-sport talents as well. Didrikson won the sewing championship at the 1931 Texas State Fair and made many of her own clothes, including her golf outfits. She had musical gifts, too, playing the harmonica and singing, recording several songs for Mercury Records.

When you're next in Madrid, be sure to stop by the Museum of Ham, which is devoted to:
A) Lunch
B) Bad acting
C) Pig farming
D) Amateur radio

Previous answer: Lincoln bought his Springfield, Ill., home in 1844 and lived there until he became president in 1861.

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