I wish I had found out about Donut Day earlier because Krispy Kreme was giving out free donuts today. I even was right near a Krispy Kreme and didn’t think to go in. Which is probably good–I was carrying a very large smoothie from Dunkin Donuts as I was walking past the Krispy Kreme. I’m not too sure they’d be thrilled to give me a free donut with that in my hand! But I digress. I didn’t find out about National Donut Day until this evening. Someone had sent me an e-mail notification for it. It is, for future reference, … Continue reading →

Terrorism Chili The Thai Cottage in the Soho district of London, inadvertently closed roads and had an entire couple of blocks sealed off after Londoners reported being under chemical attack–possibly of a terrorist nature. The terrorist in question? A spicy chili made by the Thai cottage called nam prik pao. The chilis used to make this spicy Thai dip were left dry frying. Several people thought that the smell, wafting from the Thai cottage, was actually a chemical attack. The police broke down the door to the Thai cottage. No arrests were made because as the police chief points out, … Continue reading →