New York, New York, it’s a helluva town, the song (and most New Yorkers’ pride) proclaims. The great Babylon of American cities, the true capital of the nation, and home to lots of very tall …
January 14, 1993
News & Stories
San Diego — only city in the world with a teddy bear museum
Why flamingos are pink
Dear M.A.: I heard from two sources recently that flamingos are pink because they eat shrimp as their main diet. Question: Since shrimp are only pink after they are cooked, how did these sources deduce …
January 14, 1993
The ubiquitous smell of dentist offices
Dear Matthew Alice: It seems to me I've noticed that no matter what dental office you walk into, they all smell the same. What is that smell? — Marie Cook, Lake Worth, Florida It’s probably …
January 14, 1993
The popularity of jeans
Dear Matt: When did jeans get so popular? Where did they come from? — Wendell, San Diego The unofficial American uniform is purely a domestic invention. The pants date back to Gold Rush days, when …
January 14, 1993