Madison is the 21st century version of Gertrude or Mildred. It's popular now, but in 2060 there's going to be hundreds of thousands of crotchety old women named Madison complaining about things, and millions of young whippersnappers chuckling at their outdated names.

I remember watching the 2002 Cotton Bowl, and they cut to a live shot of Bevo on the sideline just in time to see him take a massive shit. Almost before it hit the ground, one of the vet students/handlers was there with a shovel to scoop it up. It occurred to me that it might have been one of the best moments of that…

"Humans average growth declined when agriculture was introduced."

Chicago draws a lot of marathoners because it's considered a fast, flat course that's relatively easy for a major race. Not just among the super elite runners, either. I know a lot of weekenders who use Chicago to get a qualifying time for the more difficult (and prestigious) Boston Marathon.