Studies show that slower speeds improve traffic flow and reduce congestion.

Lamme’s Candies was the first business to bring ammonia refrigeration to the Southwest, as well as the first soda fountain to Texas and the first neon sign to Austin.

According to a recent study conducted for children’s rights group Telefono Azzurro, some 37% of Italian children are “cell phone addicts.” Irritability and mood swings were among the symptoms linked to very frequent cell phone use among the young.

When Ozzy Osbourne left Black Sabbath in 1979, Michael Bolton was considered a possible replacement.

Recent studies show goldfish have better memories than once believed.

This article appears in February 25 • 2005.

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