Psychology of Disgust
Studying the universal concept of "touch transference." That's professor talk for cooties.
Wes Phillips
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World's Most Expensive Whiskies
Much to my surprise, I've actually tasted a few that made the list—a few of the cheapest, of course. And I'm not at all sure that Forbes is correct that Sazerac 18-year-old is the most expensive rye at $55. I believe that Old Potrero at $90/bottle has that honor.
Fly Boys and Guinea Pigs
Who taught us the facts of life? Jim Enderby's A Guinea Pig's History of Biology argues that it was close observation of just a few species.
Inside Sushi
I was happily learning more than I ever thought I'd want to know about sushi, when it occurred to me to check out the article's byline. Who on earth writes 10 pages about shopping for fish in Tokyo's Tsukiji market? Oh, Nick Tosches, that's who.
Luxury Cat
Huckleberry wants to become spokescat for a high-end car manufacturer. Here he's posing for the hood medallion.
Getting in the Zone
Bagheera knows what the exercycle is really for.
The Federation
'Fess up, you've never seen a map of the United Federation of Planets, have you?
Beer in the Headlights
Sales are flat!
The Mighty Flea
The "frequently shirtless, frenetic bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers," has funded a music program in LA to help fill the void in music education left by state and federal budget cuts to music education programs. It is, unfortunately, an increasingly common gesture—Macy Gray and the Black Eyed Peas have also stepped up to the plate.
William Carlos Williams
Sound recordings of W. Carlos Williams reading his poetry.