Monthly Archives: July 2011

Image: An Albino Russet Potato

Posted on July 15, 2011 by admin

I bought some russet potatoes the other day, and I happened across something rare indeed; an albino russet potato. How can I tell it’s an albino russet potato and not just something much more common, like a California white potato? … Continue reading →

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Links: Irony

Posted on July 13, 2011 by admin

This batch of links is all about irony. Enjoy. Apparently this bear gets bullied by his peers. Unfortunately, unlike their American counterparts, kids in this class probably pay attention in school. This isn’t irony, but… maybe it is. Or not. … Continue reading →

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Trivia Monday: Mayo

Posted on July 11, 2011 by admin

Several years ago I saw this commercial for Miller High Life. It got me thinking; did the French really come up with mayonnaise? After all wine, for which the French are perhaps best known, was brought to Gaul (modern day … Continue reading →

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Links

Posted on July 6, 2011 by admin

First up, in grape related news, we have this video submitted by user Remy. I don’t think I’ll be trying this at home… although it is pretty cool. Not sure why this billboard hasn’t been labeled profane. This is funny, … Continue reading →

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Trivia Monday:Cinderella’s Slippers

Posted on July 4, 2011 by admin

Originally, Cinderella’s slippers weren’t made of glass but squirrel fur (hey, you’ve got to do something with the hide after you’ve enjoyed your stew). It seems that things changed when Charles Perrault included this tale in Stories or Tales of … Continue reading →

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