SYMBOL PLEASURES
When should you use a semicolon – and when should you wink?
PLAYING TRIBUTE
Where did tribute bands come from? Tony Barrell investigates
MUCH ADO ABOUT EVERYTHING
‘Without further ado’ should be banned, says Tony Barrell
THE LAND OF MAKE-BELIEVE
Why are people dressing up and acting out their own fantasy sagas?
ALIENS STOLE MY LIFE
Tony Barrell travels back to the day when he spotted a UFO
IF YOU SLEEVE ME NOW…
Why are people using album covers to create hilarious illusions?
EAT TO THE BEAT
Dozens of musicians are writing their own tasty cookbooks
FLYING SAUCINESS
It's the world’s sexiest alien-based religion. Tony Barrell goes camping with the Raelians
TOO FAST TO DIE
Why is The Fast Show so funny? Tony Barrell analyses a comedy institution
HOW TO BE HAPPY
Find true happiness – by harnessing the power of worrying