1920, the year that women got the right to vote, was also the first year of the Miss America beauty pageant.
The Greenland ice sheet, which contains almost 10% of the Earth’s frozen water, is melting at a rate of about 12 cubic miles per year.
The number of single Japanese women has risen by 50% in the past 15 years.
Pacheen is an alcoholic beverage made from the distilled dregs of malt and hops used to make beer or ale.
In high-class German homes of the 19th century, it was common to find an off-limits room called the “Kaisersaal,” which contained all the owner’s best furniture and possessions in spotless condition – in case the Kaiser would show up unexpectedly.
This article appears in September 29 • 2000.