James MatthewsAnd of course, there's thumbs-down meaning "Kill him" and thumbs-up meaning "Spare him," a cliche…In real life, "Kill him" was a thumb thrust down, up or sideways, symbolizing a sword thrust. "Spare him" was a closed fist, representing a…3d ago3d ago
James MatthewsWhat Columbus really discovered was the best sea route from Europe to the Americas (and back).3d ago3d ago
James MatthewsWhat if Napoleon had directed his invasion against St. Petersburg instead of Moscow?Sep 16Sep 16
James MatthewsDavid Bowie's original name was David Jones, but he changed it so he wouldn't be confused with…Sep 101Sep 101
James MatthewsI imagine that the line between the literal and the merely symbolic was less clear in ancient times.Sep 10Sep 10
James MatthewsI'd increase the House size by about 50% to 650, and also introduce a German-style system of…Sep 71Sep 71
James MatthewsI recall that Democrat conventioneers in the '70s wore straw boaters, for a "retro" look.When McGovern got nominated in 1972, he gave what was widely considered a great acceptance speech, but the convention was so poorly managed…Sep 1Sep 1
James MatthewsIn addition, learning to pressurize airplanes made manned spaceships possible!Aug 292Aug 292