In 19th century China, a young woman could marry a dead man. This arrangement was called a “ghost marriage”
and was perfectly acceptable.
Growing up, Meryl Streep wanted to be an opera singer.
Blowing your nose to alleviate stuffiness may result in reversing the flow of mucus into
the sinuses and slowing the drainage. Also, blowing your nose can create a buildup of
excess pressure in sinus cavities.
Visitors come through the National Counterterrorism Center so frequently that an
electronic sign in one of the entrance hallways warns: “Foreigners Present.”
Thanks to exotic animal trade, there are more tigers in Texas than in India.
This article appears in January 22 • 2010.