1.  A “mulligan” became a do-over in golf because of a guy named David Mulligan in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in the 1920s.  He hit a bad shot, then he decided to try it over again, so his friends called started calling that move a “Mulligan.”

2.  “Friends” is the most popular show that people in other countries watch to help themselves learn English.  “The Simpsons” is number two.

3.  “Fancy ketchup” is an actual USDA grade . . . and the highest grade. Ketchups are rated on color, consistency, defects, and flavor.

4.  Buzz Aldrin’s mother’s maiden name was Moon.

Here is today’s bonus fact:

5.  Merv Griffin originally wrote the theme song for “Jeopardy” as a lullaby for his son, called “A Time For Tony”.  After he decided to use it for the show, he changed the name to “Think!”

(USGA / Kaplan International / Today / Wikipedia / David Carus)