Why do we refer to “a pair of pants” when referring to one garment?
We’ve heard it’s because pants and shorts have two legs. But shirts have two sleeves, and you don’t have a “pair of shirts.” Hmm, so much for that theory.
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I would classify things in this category that were related to arts, literature, cinema, performance. Things that make us and the world better.
Never Haste to Day’s End
One must never be in haste to end a day. There are too few of them in a lifetime. –Dale Coleman
Read moreWho was the first Elvis impersonator?
Ever since Elvis died in 1977, tribute artists have been filling the void. These men, women, and children walk the
Read moreThe Journey Matters
It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters, in the end. –Ursula K. LeGuin
Read moreHow are winners selected for the Nobel Peace Prize?
Each year, a committee solicits nominations from thousands of select individuals (visit the page for a complete list of those eligible to submit nominations). These individuals must submit their nominations by February 1 of the year for which the nomination is being made.
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