Dear Dr. Fox:
My 4-year-old English cocker spaniel has significant folds on the lower side of her mouth. About six months ago, she began leaving dark spots on the furniture, our clothes and the bed. The spots were coming from her mouth, where something seems to gather in the folds.
I try to clean her mouth once or twice a day with MalAcetic wipes (suggested by the vet), and my groomer says to use witch hazel on a gauze pad. Read More...
Zombies are just regular people, or at least they were before — well, you know.
With that in mind and with Halloween approaching, The Washington Post asked experts in several fields to address some zombie mysteries based on what is known about human bodies and brains. They busted some tropes (aww!), left the door open on others (eek!) and made educated guesses about how and why zombies do what they do. Read More...
Paul Castellano’s wife was a significant figure in his life, presenting a personal aspect of this famed Mafia leader. This page contains additional information on her.
Paul Castellano was an American gangster who took over the Gambino criminal family after Carlo Gambino died. He was involved in a variety of illegal activities, ranging from conventional Mafia operations to legitimate businesses. Castellano was known for his wealth and power, but his reign came to an end in 1985 when he was assassinated in an unauthorized hit, clearing the way for John Gotti to become the new Gambino family leader. Read More...