Capital cities are usually the biggest and most famous cities in their countries, but that’s not always the case. Sometimes, the capital city is not a very popular tourist destination, so its name ...
NPR's Puzzlemaster Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a challenge for everyone at home. This week's winner is Dr. Gregory Hirsch from Carlsbad, Calif. He listens to Weekend Edition ...
To be named "world capital" of something is both a badge of honor, yet also something of a badge of shame, writer George Pendle tells NPR's Robert Siegel. It means your city revolves entirely around a ...