A Howard County man spent thousands building a go-kart track for his son. Now, it’s at the center of controversy. A Howard County man spent thousands building a go-kart track for his son. Now ...

To prove his mind hasn't gone soft, the elder begins flaunting his knowledge, asking of his young affronter, "Do you know what the capital of Djibouti is?" Without much pause he answers himself.

Djibouti’s location is the main economic asset of a country that is mostly barren. The capital, Djibouti city, is a major trans-shipment point for goods entering or leaving Ethiopia. Its ...