5 Sharp Quotes From the Funniest Ancient Greek Philosopher

Plus, we explore close encounters of the first, second and third kinds and wonder if you can nominate yourself for a Nobel Prize.

Happy Tuesday Did you know that Saturday's New York Times crossword is the hardest crossword puzzle of the week, not Sunday's, as is commonly believed? Learn more about their crosswords in our article.      5 Sharp Quotes From Diogenes, the Funniest Ancient Greek Philosopher Plato called him a "Socrates gone mad." Others nicknamed him "the Dog." Yet there was a method to his madness as he barked hilarious takedowns at passersby. Here are a few of them. Read more >> Can You Nominate Yourself for a Nobel Prize? As the Nobel Prizes were awarded this week, we couldn't help asking this question. Read more >> 10 Monumental Events That Were Overshadowed by Other Events They got little coverage from the media and even less attention from the public. It was almost as if they didn't even happen. Read more >> Reel vs. Real History: How Accurate Are Your Favorite Movies? We're looking at what 10 "based on a true story" movies got wrong — or right. It's not always what you think! Take the quiz >> Why Are Airplane Windows Round? Once upon a time, they were square. What happened? Read more >> Are UFOs Real? Close Encounters of the First, Second and Third Kinds If you're lucky enough to see a creature from another world, congratulations! That's a close encounter of the third kind. But what about close encounters of the first and second kind? Read more >> Q: What would be the title of your Netflix documentary?   Hey, friends! Let's say that a Netflix documentary is being made about you: What would it be called?  Reply to this email with your first name and answer so we can feature you in a future newsletter!   The Results Are In ...   Last week we asked if you'd rather have infinite chocolate or infinite coffee. It's a close result with only 5 percent more folks preferring infinite chocolate. Thanks to everyone who participated. We're sure it was a tough choice for many of you!    Copyright © 2021 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1401 Main Street Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list