Despite living in this post-9/11 age of transnational terrorism, the risk of death during air travel has plummeted to the point where we now measure it in the 'per billions' of passengers. Thomas P.M. Barnett ageairbillion Change image and share on social
As a father, I believe that involving children in sports at a young age is generally, a wise proposition. I believe that healthy competition is... well... healthy; that sporting events foster a spirit of teamwork that far surpasses the events themselves; and that active participation keeps children moving and is good for their self-esteem. Naveen Jain activeagechild share on social
I was very fascinated with meteorology at a young age. I lived on the Gulf Coast and hurricanes blew through there. That is the class I failed in college: meteorology. Jim Parsons ageblowclass Change image and share on social
For a novelist, the great thing about the Stone Age people is that we know virtually nothing about their beliefs - which means that I get to make it up! But it's still got to be plausible. Michelle Paver agebeliefgreat Change image and share on social
As a result of the digital age and the decline of first-class mail, there is no question that the Postal Service must change and develop a new business model. Bernie Sanders agebusinesschange Change image and share on social
Age is the biggest risk factor for many diseases. You're 100 times more likely to get a tumor at age 65 than age 35. It makes a huge difference. It gives a whole new meaning to preventive medicine. Cynthia Kenyon agebigdifference Change image and share on social
I was always obsessed with being famous. I had Marilyn Monroe paper dolls as a child, and I was always obsessed with her. I've just been really driven in that direction, and none of my friends were. So, I don't know what put that bug in me at a young age. Holly Madison agebugchild share on social
My father has taught me all the tricks of the boys at an early age, which has made me very careful. Kim Wilde ageboycareful Change image and share on social