In "One Thousand and One Nights," the story "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves" explains how Ali Baba happened to discover that the words "open, sesame" magically revealed the entrance to a cave and its secrets: a hidden treasure stashed by 40 thieves. (Ali's less clever brother couldn't remember the name of the seed,...
At home games, the Cleveland Browns blast out a pregame playlist of songs that players and fans have requested to get cranked up for the game. Last season, OLB Paul Kruger chose Rich Homie Quan's "Flex," and cornerback Joe Haden opted for Yo Gotti's "Rihanna." Dr. Mike is lobbying for his theme song when he gives talks to be...
As he approached his 11th decade, the great vaudeville, radio, film and television comedian George Burns said, "I was brought up to respect my elders, so now I don't have to respect anybody."
But until you live to such a ripe old age, it's a good idea to respect your elders and offer them a bit of extra attention and understanding. That's...