>>I have met too many people who sincerely believe, and angrily insist, that "history" is a gender biased word. Talk about PC gone nuts!

Max, Max--calm down, Dear! I put "HIS"tory like as a reference back to the thread where this has been discussed, mulled, and chewed over. Unfortunately, I can't find it, or I'd tell you where to look. You have a lot of people on your side, Hon.