My Smart Mouth: The Allure of Other People's Junk

What is it about other people's junk that so enthralls us?

I was asking myself that question last Friday as my family and I began our second circuit around Lincoln's annual flea market, eagerly seeking treasure.

Flea markets crop up all over the world, bazaars made up of a variety of vendors selling cheap and used items, collectibles, antiques, and specialty food and beverages.

The decidedly un-gl...