Many people know Sir Walter Raleigh (1552 – 1618) as the courtly gentleman who spread his cloak over a puddle so Queen Elizabeth would not dirty her shoes. It’s uncertain whether or not this actually happened, but even if the… Read More
I’ve always loved pirate stories, ever since I read Treasure Island as a kid. That book more than any other created the image we all have of a pirate—the one-legged, swearing ruffian with an eye patch and a parrot on… Read More
The handles of grocery carts rank third on the list of the germiest public surfaces to touch (behind playground equipment and armrests of public transportation).