to clear up the post heading, "freakonomics" is the term the author(s) uses for their column and style of presenting information that focuses on topics which appear to have a clear explanation but upon further investigation have additional facets or alternate views. here is an about us info page about the author(s) http://freakonomicsbook.com/freakonomics/about-freakonomics/ *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html Access BEE-L directly at: http://community.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-LSOFTDONATIONS.exe?A0=BEE-L