Quotes Uncovered: TV Catchphrases
Two years ago, I asked for suggestions for the most memorable contemporary TV catchphrases of recent years, to help with the next edition of The Yale Book of Quotations. Let me repeat my “bleg” from that time, and ask again for suggestions. Read More »
Puzzler on Prom Dresses and Textbooks
Why can buying a prom dress be legally similar to buying a textbook? Read More »
The Magic Income Number
What’s the magic income number? According to Angus Deaton and Daniel Kahneman, it’s about $75,000, at least when it comes to day-to-day happiness. Read More »
Horse Manure: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
A story told on pp. 8-11 of SuperFreakonomics – about the plague of horse manure, the introduction of the automobile (an “environmental savior”), and the resulting carbon emissions — has been turned into (of all things) a Mercedes-Benz commercial. Read More »
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