Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

When we heard that a wheel of cheese had been sent into space this week aboard the first ever launch into orbit and return to Earth by a private company, we were curious. When we heard that the cheese ...

It’s just about impossible to discuss sketch comedy without bringing in Monty Python. Everyone from The Simpsons’ Matt Groening to Tina Fey to Jim Carrey has cited the comedy troupe as an influence.

2. A reunion of Monty Python’s Flying Circus any time soon. 3. To be able to watch “Monty Python’s Spamalot” on a couch in your underpants. Broadway still discourages attire that casual, but the ...