“A few hundred years ago, you couldn’t walk around here without getting shot at. It was that bad. Now with the humans gone, the only thing threatening our existence is boredom.” (Rhino watering hole – AD 3000)

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“Europeans Hot for the Hoboken Look” (nytimes.com headline – AD 2025)

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“I feel kinda bad about the friction with the Indian community, but at least we’re bringing value to the area. And, okay, yes, smallpox. But look at those prairies! This place was a steal.” (Mississippi – AD 1835)

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“I’ll probably have to move soon because the costs of indulgences have gotten so high… Jesus, another cathedral? How many houses does one God need?” (Prague – AD 1345)

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“Suddenly eeeverybody wants this ‘Nazareth’ look. I kid you not: I saw a guy in a bathrobe hug a leper yesterday. You try and find a decent brisket in this neighborhood anymore — fuggedaboudit; it’s all fish and wine lists. Hey you! Yeah, you! Get a haircut, hippie! Eggghh.” (Judea – AD 25)

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“Yeah, Egypt’s gotten really Hellenized over the past century, which is fine if you’re into Greek architecture. Personally I think that new library looks like a Kappa-Mart. I’m biased though, since I’m all about the oral tradition.” (Alexandria – 230 BC)

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“I’ll tell you what I don’t miss: the raptors.” (Paleogene Period)

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“It used to be such a nice, quiet street.” (First Single-Cell Division)

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“None of this used to be here.” (Big Bang)