Mr. Smarty Pants Knows...

Every minute some place on the planet, a child dies because of Vitamin A deficiency. A year's supply of Vitamin A for one child is four cents.

There are more Muslims in the United States than there are Presbyterians.

The first bagel was made in 1683 in honor of King Jan Sovretsky of Poland, who had just saved the people of Austria from Turkish invaders. The king was a great horseman and the bagel was created to resemble a stirrup. The Austrian word for stirrup is "beugel."

The above is information which Mr. Smarty Pants read in a book, a magazine, or the newspaper; heard on the radio; saw on television; or overheard at a party. Got any facts? Leave a message for Mr. Smarty Pants, at 454-5766, ext. 226 for possible inclusion in the column. E-mail: [email protected]