Some modern cockroaches in the tropics are known to grow to four inches or bigger.
Kurt Cobain and Jimi Hendrix were both from Seattle, both dropped out of high school to play guitar, both became successful with three-person bands, and both had careers that lasted four years before their deaths.
People who have extreme unhappiness with their appearance have a psychological condition known as body dysmorphia.
Tuition and fees for a first-year medical student in the U.S. are $28,224 at a private school and $10,941 at a public school (based on the 1999-2000 school year; resident costs only).
The words “moniker” and “bloke” may have come from Shelta, a private language spoken by the tinkers (or Travelers) in Ireland.
This article appears in April 26 • 2002.