The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

* It was 17th-century French philosopher Rene Descartes who made the following sage observation: “If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.”

* Does the sight of a bald eagle inspire you with patriotism? If so, you can thank John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, who overruled Benjamin Franklin when deciding on the national bird. Had Franklin had his way, we’d be looking to find national pride in the somewhat more humble turkey.

* When you think of large tire manufacturers, the companies that immedia...