Extras
The Straight Dope by Cecil Adams, crossword by Matt Jones, News of The Weird
How do storm glasses work? Do they work at all?
What’s the deal with a storm glass? Hammacher Schlemmer sells one and says, “Although how it functions remains a mystery, the ability of the stormglass to predict atmospheric change is […]
Time for edible dirt!
Lead Story Edible “dirt” has recently appeared on the menus of several of the world’s most renowned restaurants (e.g., the top-rated Noma in Copenhagen, Shakuf in Tel Aviv, Gilt in […]
Is running the AC still a mileage drain?
I recently bought my first new car in nearly 11 years. I had always bought non-air conditioned cars in the past because I was told AC reduces power and mileage. […]
Gynecologists Gone Wild
Lead Story Ingrid Paulicivic filed a lawsuit in September against Laguna Beach, Calif., gynecologist Red Alinsod over leg burns she bafflingly acquired during her 2009 hysterectomy — a procedure that […]
Do Yorkies have an afterlife?
Lead Story Civilization in Decline: “Tom Tom,” a 2-year-old Yorkshire terrier, was laid to rest at the Oakland Cemetery in Monticello, Ark., in March, even though he was in good […]
Is grass-fed beef healthier than grain-fed?
Is grass-fed beef healthier for us than grain-fed beef? I’ve seen these claims: it’s lower in fat and calories, has more omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins, and is a good […]
Is obesity all in the mind?
People diagnosed as clinically obese are sometimes said to have a hormonal condition that makes them unable to lose weight even if they cut calorie intake to a minimum. Surely […]