How is it that, in places without natural features such as a river or mountain range to mark a border, U.S. states could establish a nice, even line over hundreds of miles before GPS?

I’ve often heard people say “the camera adds 10 pounds” when they’re photographed. Is that just an excuse or is there any truth to it?

You know, there was a time, back when Cadillacs had fins and people sang along to Burma-Shave commercials...

When I buy over-the-counter pharmaceuticals from our local drug store, I always buy the house brand...

What's the deal with getting a song stuck in your head? Why does it happen, especially if it's a song you don't like or don't even know well? Yet all you can think about is that stupid tune.

Years ago you were asked whether it was legal to publish a letter someone had sent you. You said the author's permission was needed. Now that it's 2009...

I play poker with this guy on a fairly regular basis at the casino. He's got this medical alert dog he brings with him everywhere. Apparently the dog will warn him 20 minutes prior...

Some years ago I read about a slightly loony "garbologist" who liked to go through people's trash, including that of one person in particular--Mr. Robert Zimmerman of Woodstock, New York, aka Bob Dylan...

I love to go to the steam room (or if there isn't one, the sauna) after a workout. But I've always wondered: Do they really help? Or rather: I sweat a lot in the steam room...

I'm sure you're familiar with the tale of Clarence Darrow hiding a wire in his cigar to keep the ash...