Friday, May 9, 2008

· A May 8 Page One article incorrectly said that the platypus is the only mammal that makes venom. It is one of very few mammals that do so.

· A photo caption in the May 7 Style section incorrectly said that the dog Barbara Walters was holding is her own. The terrier belongs to one of Walters's fans.

· A May 4 KidsPost article incorrectly said that Terry Chasteen is the owner of the Chevy Chase Ballroom & DanceSport Center. Ron Bennett is the owner.

· The recipe for Irish Whiskey Cake in the April 30 Food section called for an incorrect amount of whiskey in the glaze. It should be 1 cup, not 1 tablespoon.

· A March 30 Metro article about the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center incorrectly said that Babe Ruth hit 715 home runs. He hit 714. The article also said that the hotel employs a fromagier. It employs a fromagiere, or female cheese specialist.