Bill Vossler is the author of “Burma-Shave: The Rhymes, the Signs, The Times.” He talks about where the classic rhyming signs came from, and reads several examples.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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David Anderegg is a Professor of Psychology at Bennington and the author of "Nerds: Who They Are and Why We Need More of Them." He tells Steve Paulson about his inspiration for writing the book.
Carl Honore tells Jim Fleming that several countries have societies which promote a slower, more relaxed approach to life.
Robert Palmer's music writing has great influence on John Lennon. Find out why.
A philosopher and musician enjoys playing his clarinet with animals, especially whales.
Reporter Charles Monroe-Kane visits one of the last surviving grist mills in the US. He learns how water power is used to grind wheat into flour, and learns something about himself as well.
He traveled the Amazon in search of drug-induced visionary experiences. That wild adventure led to a lifelong study of hallucinogens.
Chris Wren was a bureau chief for the New York Times in Cairo, Moscow, Beijing, Ottawa and Johannesburg. The family cat, Henrietta, accompanied his family to may of those postings.
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