Wander into the hills of Carlsbad between 5:30 and 6:35 a.m. and you might encounter a legendary man walking through the streets. He's pigeon-toed, so he'll appear to be walking sideways, but his gait will …
August 24, 1995
News & Stories
The straight-talkin', hard-playin' tennis great Pancho Segura
Electronically charged plasma — what it is
Hey, Matt: What exactly is plasma? I don't mean the stuff that comes from our bodies, but the fourth state of matter. Cosmic stuff. The stuff that ex-X-man Havock shot out of his chest and …
August 24, 1995
Why they paint tree trunks white
Dear Matthew Alice: Why are the bases of some trees (mostly palm trees) painted white? — Michelle S., Chula Vista This mysterious arboreal graffiti actually has a practical purpose. In hot climates, white latex exterior …
August 24, 1995
Mexicali is now the Seattle of Mexico
Mexicali has changed a lot in recent years. No longer sleepy, it now has clubs, bars, and restaurants that feature live music with sophisticated lighting systems, wide-screen TVs, and satellite dishes. The last official census …
August 24, 1995
The indestructability of cats' whiskers
If you clip a cat's whiskers, will this cause a permanent loss, or will the stubs grow out again to their proper length? Or will each stub fall out and a new bristle grow in …
August 24, 1995