Best of Curiosity Corner Author:Jerry D. Wilson Best of Curiosity Corner presents unusual information on a variety of topics. This is done in a humorous, easily read question-and-answer format. The Curiosity Corner is a newspaper column that has been published for the past twenty-four years. Have you ever wondered: — - why a tropical storm becomes a hurricane when the wind spe... more »ed reaches 74 mph? (why 74?)
- what is it, duck or duct tape?
- what are the origins of golf terms such as par, fore, bogey, and birdie?
Each question is followed by a Curious Postscript (C.P.S.), intriguing quotes from a mix of people. For example: C.P.S. A good sermon should have a good beginning and ending, and not too far apart - George Burns.« less