Archive for the ‘Oddities’ Category
I’m Torn. This is Either Horrible or Brilliant. What Do You Think?
February 11th, 2010 by Tom Johnson
Bottles of wine dipped in chocolate.
Technorati Tags: Valentine’s Day
Tags: Valentine's Day
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Suddenly, Chaptalization Doesn’t Seem So Artificial, Does It?
January 12th, 2010 by Tom Johnson
Controversial British researcher David Nutt is developing an alcohol substitute that will help control drunkenness and prevent hangovers.
The synthetic alcohol, being developed from chemicals related to Valium, works like alcohol on nerves in the brain that provide a feeling of wellbeing and relaxation. But unlike alcohol its does not affect other parts of the brain [...]
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Evidence, If Any Were Needed, That I’m Going to the Wrong Wine Tastings
December 30th, 2009 by Tom Johnson
According to this UPI report:
It’s not unusual for people to get drunk at wine tastings and vomit in the shrubbery, shed their clothes and shout and run about, said Tomi Arbogast, director of the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association.
Hat tip: Drinks Are on Me
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These People Clearly Have No Idea Who They’re Dealing With
December 30th, 2009 by Tom Johnson
Today, I got an email offering to sell me a 1500 ml bottle of 1992 Screaming Eagle for $37,000.
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The Best Thing to Come Out of Canada Since Last Winter’s Ice Storm, Which Killed Dozens and Left Millions Without Heat or Electricity
December 10th, 2009 by Tom Johnson
A large birch tree can produce up to 15 liters of sap a day during the period between the Spring thaw and budding. Birch sap is 2% sugar and can be boiled-down into a syrup that is not unlike maple syrup, and that enthusiasts insist is dandy on waffles or pancakes.
It is occasionally made into [...]
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