A quick start to the day.

Today's forecast

Mostly sunny, high of 66.

Word of the day

narcose [nahr-kohs] (adjective) characterized by stupor; stuporous.

Film trivia

In “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,” what breed of dog was Ace looking for?

A. Shih Tzu

B. Chihuahua

C. Pomeranian

D. Poodle

(Answer at bottom of column)

Number to know

53: There are 53 Lego bricks manufactured for each person in the world.

This day in history

May 7, 1945: The German High Command, in the person of General Alfred Jodl, signs the unconditional surrender of all German forces, East and West, at Reims, in northwestern France.

Featured birthday

Movie actor Breckin Meyer (44)

Quote of the day

“If you’re going through hell, keep going.” — Winston Churchill

Trivia answer

A. Shih Tzu