10 things you might not know about Chinese leaders
In recent decades, China has transformed its economy into a powerhouse. Yet the communist country has doubled down on repression of its citizens. Enter Xi Jinping, who took over this...
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10 things you might not know about Chinese leaders
In recent decades, China has transformed its economy into a powerhouse. Yet the communist country has doubled down on repression of its citizens. Enter Xi Jinping, who took over this...
Black and white and read. All over?
Fifty years ago this month, an article in The New York Times referred to a new concept — a "personal computer." Since then, technological changes and market forces have shaken...
10 things you might not know about Abraham Lincoln
Steven Spielberg's film about a long-limbed, inspirational figure is finally coming to theaters. No, it's not a re-issue of "E.T." It's "Lincoln," starring Daniel Day-Lewis. Here are 10 facts about...
10 things you might not know about Abraham Lincoln
Steven Spielberg's film about a long-limbed, inspirational figure is finally coming to theaters. No, it's not a re-issue of "E.T." It's "Lincoln," starring Daniel Day-Lewis. Here are 10 facts about...
Defeated candidates aren’t at a loss for words
The candidate concession is a standard element of the election night pageantry. Sometimes it creates historic moments — such as when Al Gore conceded to George W. Bush in 2000...
10 things you might not know about campaign slogans
The current presidential candidates' slogans are rather tame — "Forward" for Barack Obama and "Believe in America" for Mitt Romney — but such was not always the case. 1. When...
10 things you might not know about #^%@!! profanities
Two months ago, the Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary embraced the word "f-bomb." But that euphemism hasn't stopped people from dropping actual swear words with frequency. Among recent examples: Samuel L. Jackson's...
Predict at your risk
You might say that the Tribune's headline "Dewey Defeats Truman" disqualifies us from making fun of anyone else's presidential prognostications. On the other hand, you could argue that our 1948...
10 things you might not know about debt
Deficit spending is a nagging issue in the presidential race, and in many Americans' everyday lives. The city, state and nation are awash in debt. (And so is Tribune Co.,...