Jonathan Katz quotes:

Scientists have found the gene for shyness. They would have found it years ago, but it was hiding behind a couple of other genes.

For a good chunk of Israelis, it doesn't matter who is in power when it comes to dealing with the Palestinians. Their focus was more on economic issues.

The sterile, arid environment created by truly jarring and discordant signage and gargantuan billboards is a turnoff.

I'm officially middle-aged. I don't need drugs anymore, thank God. I can get the same effect just by standing up real fast.