Your Letters
So scientists have to include a new mathematical quantity known as the Rapunzel Number to predict the shape of a ponytail? What a let-down!
Paul Greggor, London
Is the three-time Killer Whale in this story another case of nominative determinism, or am I stretching a point? I'll get my sou'wester.
Paul, Bradford, West Yorkshire
Happy St.Cyril's day! If you don't know, there are more than 365 saints so they have to share days. Today is also St.Cyril's day who has been adopted by us as patron saint of platonic friendship.
Susan, Newcastle
Alison (Monday's letters), I was a bit put out from your message as I had just made you some home-made marzipan hearts covered in dark chocolate. Too bad - MM will have to have them instead. Happy Valentine's Day MM.
Rachel, Wayzata
Rahere, Smithfield (Monday letters), I thought that too. So 2012 has more anniversaries than, say 2011, because more things have happened.
Les, Wolverhampton
Can I be the first to congratulate Rahere on the first daily anniversary of his letter.
Robin, Herts, UK