Here are five pieces of information to help you be the smartest person in your third period Algebra class.

1. Today's Forecast: A spectacular start to what promises to be a spectacular weekend. According to the NWS, today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming southwest between 11 and 14 mph. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind between 5 and 10 mph.

2. By The Numbers: $3.96. As of April 26, the average cost of a gallon of gas in Tewksbury was $3.96 a gallon.

3. Quote of the Day: “There was never a time when I forgot him." Carol "Maggie" Coffey, speaking of the late Johnny McCabe, murdered in 1969.

4. It's Happening Today: Today is a perfect day to take in some tennis. Grab a lawn chair and had over to 200 Richardson Road in Chelmsford and watch your Redmen girls tennis team trade serves and volleys with Chelmsford High. The matches begin at 3:30 p.m.

5. Thursday's Mass. Lottery Numbers:

Cash Winfall -- 7-10-19-25-34-37

Daily Numbers -- Midday 9-1-2-5,  Evening: 3-2-1-1