Albania’s Unusual (and Dying) Tradition
I remember reading about Albania’s rural tradition of women who are accepted socially as men years ago. Women — often in families lacking a patriarch — would take the status…
The Odd and Miscellaneous
Time to “do suitable physical exercise”
The Chinese government is set to force Chinese internet game companies to limit access by teenagers and to display admonitions that it is time to “do suitable physical exercise.” Yeah,…
Time to “do suitable physical exercise”
The Chinese government is set to force Chinese internet game companies to limit access by teenagers and to display admonitions that it is time to “do suitable physical exercise.” Yeah,…
The Strange Irrationalities of U.S. Immigration and Visa Policies
As detailed by a British journalist. Still, weird and bad as they are, they’re generally less awful than the policies of most countries.
New Frontiers in Trademark Law
Footballers win sex toy damages….
Oh, Come On… (UPDATED)
I have no opinion about whether he’s a good fellow or not, but this is one of the most absurd reasons for a forced resignation from government I’ve seen: “State…
Who Knew? Hookah Bars Violate Anti-Smoking Bans
Are there people who go to hookah bars who are involuntarily subjected to smoke? I guess, just like people who go to rock concerts and are involuntarily subjected to rock…
Good for a Chuckle
Matthew Polly on traveling in Thailand.
Rabbit Breeder Hopping Mad
Those giant German rabbits that were sent to North Korea for a profoundly uneconomic breeding experiment may have been eaten by the Dear Leader at his Birthday Party.
We’re On to You, Brits!
“I shouldn’t be saying this, high treason really, but I sometimes wonder if Americans aren’t fooled by our accent into detecting a brilliance that may not really be there.” Stephen…