So, here I am, reading this Lawrence Block "Matthew Scudder" detective story, and part of the plot involves viatical transactions in insurance policies. Which I'd never heard of.

Then today I get passed a copy of "Business Week" and told the cover story is interesting.

The cover has Death, in a cowl, carrying a scythe.

and the subject matter is... Death Bonds. Which are...

*shakes head*