"We had to wade across the river. More and more of my friends dropped out. From the 1st grade to the 12th grade, more than 1000 dropouts. Till, in the end, I was the only one still going."
September 26, 1996
News & Stories
The Silk Route Ends in San Diego
Men's vs. women's toilet seats
Dear Matthew Alice: The following has been puzzling me for some time now. I have asked numerous friends, and none of them have been able to supply a reasonable response. Why do commercial restroom toilets …
September 26, 1996
Derivation of honeymoon, cockpit, knock on wood, building
Hello, Matthew Alice, most gracious knower of all things far and wide: I heard that the word “honeymoon” has its origins in ancient Icelandic culture. Mead (wine made from honey) was the customary drink for …
September 26, 1996