Quote of the Day

“The Old Farmer’s Almanac says handshakes date to medieval times, when people met on a path and extended a hand to show that they weren’t going to draw a sword. Others say handshakes originated in 5 BC in Greece, and that Medieval Europe added the element of a vigorous, moving clasp designed to shake loose hidden weapons. Today the handshake is used primarily to spread germs.” — Boston Globe columnist Teresa Hannafin.