I like history. Find it utterly fascinating. The whys and what ifs of history are possibilities that can lead down any number
of intriguing avenues. Of course, none of those possible new outcomes are
provable, but debating those outcomes is just as enjoyable as crafting
different scenarios.
Now, I tend to prefer the intrigues of wars and political history to art or cultural developments. So you'd think I'd love the Cold War because it combines hot wars and the cold art of political manipulation.
I don't.
Recent history is too politicized for my taste, and the Cold War doesn't spark my imagination like the Civil War or the fall of Byzantium. Still, the Cold War offers much intrigue--never a bad thing in my book.
Perhaps...

Big things happening in Greendale, boys and girls. Ben Folds
made a guest appearance last night!!!! WAHOOOOO!!!!
I like to consider myself an
intelligent, well-versed person. I believe that I generally understand high-minded
ideas and appreciate a wide swath of culture and humor. Of course, whether any
of that is actually true isn't the point. The point is that's what I like to
think about myself.
Finally!
Perhaps I shouldn't admit this, since I do get paid to watch
and write about this show, but rarely am I impressed by The Big Bang Theory.
Typically, it lacks substance like Sheldon lacks social interaction skills. But this episode was different.