There is a cult Iranian movie, popular both in Iran and among exiles in the U.S., called Agha-ye Avareh, "Mr. Exile." In it a kind of Iranian Charlie Chaplin, complete with shabby suit coat, loosened …
April 1, 1993
News & Stories
Iranians settle on Girard Avenue to show carpets
Uncle Sam was a meat inspector
Dear Matthew: From whence or what does the term or phrase “Uncle Sam" derive? — Greg. Where did Uncle Sam come from? — Vlada. — Greg and Vlada, Point Loma Greg: The term “Uncle Sam” …
April 1, 1993
Spacecraft — how they avoid hitting things in space
Dear Matthew Alice: How do spacecraft avoid hitting things as they speed through the universe? Presumably, big things like planets can be planned for and avoided. But what about all the other space junk? It …
April 1, 1993