a trip to Monticello

Maira Kalman writes - and draws - of her experience in visiting the home of a remarkable man, the second President of the United States. I've been to his home only once, on a trip to Washington with my parents and grandmother years ago. I remember the bed, though, that separated his dressing room and his study.

Michael Jackson, 1958-2009

For the past two decades, Michael Jackson has been known for his weird lifestyle and accusations of inappropriate sexual behavior. But once upon a time, he was known solely for his music. That is how I will choose to remember the man.

Stop! Hammer time!

The video is a PR stunt for this:

Could the "Up" house really fly?

Wired magazine examines the probability of helium ballons being able to lift an entire house.

BTW, if you haven't seen Up yet, go to the theater this week. Do not delay.

You might be crazier than everybody thinks

Eight new disorders for your self-diagnosing.