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Talking of child geniuses (Meet The Smarties),
I, too, should be on the list. My parents couldn't believe
it when I started reading Plato at twelve. Mind you, I'd
put it down by quarter-past...

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(Vincent Hefter, Daily Mail, August 3)
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My wife is one of the many who insist on making love in the dark (news item).
She hates to see me enjoying myself...
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In biblical times, animals were once led into an ark 2x2. This week, two dogs
were dragged along by a 4x4. Does this represent the evolution of man?...
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One in four Labour supporters who signed up to vote could now be barred
from having their say in the leadership contest (news item). You know it's a
tough contest when no quarter's given!...
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