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Airlines Once Again Approach Congress With Captain's Hat in Hand Sep. 10, 2020

Veronique de Rugy

As the saying goes, "When you find yourself in a hole, stop digging." This advice applies to the hol... Read More

Unzipping the Origin of 'Fly' May. 29, 2019

The Word Guy

Why is the opening on men's trousers called a "fly"? Before your speculation starts to soar too high... Read More

Words That Go Bump in the Night Dec. 26, 2018

The Word Guy

As a young graduate student, I once took a flight to Minneapolis that left LaGuardia Airport in New ... Read More

Unzipping the Origins of 'Fly' Feb. 15, 2017

The Word Guy

Why is the zippered opening on a pair of pants called a "fly"? Before you start speculating about bo... Read More

Cheap Ways to Fly, Stay Cool and Clean Up, Too! Aug. 17, 2016

Everyday Cheapskate

Dear Mary: I have discovered a website, Skiplagged.com (also a companion smartphone app) for findin... Read More

Andy Capp

Sep. 07, 2014

Strange Brew

Jul. 16, 2014

Strange Brew

Jul. 07, 2014

The American Flag: 'A Threat'? Jul. 01, 2014

Chuck Norris

It's the very symbol of patriotism — Old Glory, as William Driver, a 19th-century American sea... Read More

Strange Brew

May. 28, 2014

Archie

May. 07, 2014

Chuckle Bros

Apr. 26, 2014

Strange Brew

Mar. 09, 2014

How to Make a Better Fruit Fly Trap Jan. 15, 2014

Everyday Cheapskate

In a recent column I showed you how to make a very effective fruit fly trap. I thought my trap was q... Read More

Liberty Meadows

Dec. 23, 2013