A subbush is a small bush.

Onna-zumo, or female sumo wrestling, was once practiced by prostitutes in the 1700s in Japan. The women sumos were paired either with other women or with blind men.

Flies see everything in slow motion.

According to one source, if you are having a heart attack and begin to feel faint, you can help yourself by coughing repeatedly and very deeply and vigorously. A deep breath should be taken before each cough.

Bob Dylan is a Trekkie.

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This article appears in July 9 • 1999 and July 9 • 1999 (Cover).

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