'Space Oddity' In Space: Yes, Astronauts Are Still The Coolest Humans
by Linda Holmes
If you were an astronaut, isn't a David Bowie cover what you'd be doing?
Miscellany
Everything that doesn't go anywhere else goes here. Sports, media, lists, manners, and whatever fits.
If Jeff Probst Were President
by Linda Holmes
Our imagination takes us to President Jeff Probst's State Of The Union address.
Cleansing The Palate And Spitting Up Feathers: The International Festival Of Owls
by Linda Holmes
Sometimes you don't want entertainment that comes on a screen or even in a book. Sometimes you just want to take apart some owl pellets.
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10 Clues That The Zombie Outbreak Being Announced On Your Television Is Not A Hoax
by Linda Holmes
A recent emergency announcement of a zombie attack turned out to be a hoax. But how would you identify the real thing? Thank goodness we have some ideas.
Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Get Severance: Interview With An Iron
by Linda Holmes
We talk with the Monopoly iron about its career as a token.
A Memorized Poem 'Lives With You Forever,' So Choose Carefully
by Camila Domonoske
As poet Jean Sprackland told NPR's Scott Simon, a poem you learn by heart becomes a part of you. In that case, choosing what works to memorize is a big decision. We have 10 suggestions, based on the Poetry By Heart anthology; what would you recommend?
Dear Reader: Yes, There's A Reason People Asked Dear Abby For Advice
by Linda Holmes
"Dear Abby" columnist Pauline Phillips died Wednesday. We take a moment to answer a question we weren't actually asked: Why do people ask strangers for advice anyway?
The 'Calm Act' Will Quiet Down Commercials, So What Should Congress Do Next?
by Linda Holmes
Congress isn't sitting around quietly while commercials get louder. It's actually illegal now for commercials to blast into your ears more loudly than programming. But why stop there? We've got suggested ordinances to reduce noise from construction, bagpipes, and snowblowers.
The Fundamentals Of Battle: 'Star Wars' Versus 'Star Trek'
by Linda Holmes
We turn our attention to a poll about one of the great pop culture questions.
The Fundamentals Of Battle: Cats Versus Dogs
by Linda Holmes
We open up a question that has stumped us for ages: cats or dogs?
The Love You Save: Lessons On Water And Stuff
by Linda Holmes
A water-related mishap at home leads to some hard thinking about the role of possessions and memory.
Entirely Real Photos: What's It Like At A Rockettes Rehearsal?
by Linda Holmes
The Rockettes practice hard, and when they practice, they're still pretty regimented.
Well Hello There: A Look At Our New Design
by Linda Holmes
We give you a tour of our new look and the reasons why it came along, and we admit: there's a little bit of playing around involved.
Entirely Real Photos: It Is Possible That Jennifer Lopez Needs Less Wind Machine
by Linda Holmes
Far be it from us to give advice to Jennifer Lopez, but we're going from "tousled" to Wizard Of Oz here.
A Day Later, The Space Jump Guy Is OK, But How About The Rest Of Us?
by Linda Holmes
Watching Felix Baumgartner's "space jump" on Sunday was exciting, riveting and unnerving. And it does make you wonder: What if something had gone wrong?
