Reader Lee Zimmer brings a curious fact to this columnist’s attention. The exteriors of several buildings in Spokane have what most of us consider to be a medical symbol – the caduceus, a winged staff ...

The veterinarian symbol is everywhere—on practice signs, websites, or medication packaging. You’ve probably seen it countless times without giving it much thought. But what lies behind this emblem ...

A cute little infant with wings, a bow and a quiver full of arrows ... he is the quintessential Valentine’s Day symbol. This is Cupid, the Roman god of love. According to legend, he is the son of ...