Belgian Beards

Usually when I think I Belgium, I think of 3 things. Flemish, that mixture language spoken that represents the unique mixture of cultures in the country. Chocolate, which is unrivaled anywhere else in the world. And beer, which the rest of the world ought to think of just out-sourcing from Belgium.

And what I had no idea about was the fact that they have gone since June without a fully functional government. It's surprising to me that this hasn't been on the news at all, at least not where I've heard. And yet it's stated like such common fact that it must've just quietly slipped through the cracks this past summer. And what a huge thing to just slip through the cracks. But one man is not willing to accept it, and that's why he's growing his face out like a Red Wings player in May.

Why I don't want to be famous

Would you like for your body to be repeatedly exhumed? It's rare we actually pay enough attention to getting historic details right, and then there's this poor guy who nobody can leave alone. He's almost as much of a headliner now that he's dead and rotten as he was when he was alive...

And then there's the looming chocolate shortage. Chris just told me about this the other day, but apparently Halloween, Christmas and Easter are all being threatened by the fact that nobody can make enough money on cacao beans anymore. Think about that the next time you complain about a candy bar not still costing a dollar.

You'll have to watch the video on this one, which proves to be nearly as short as the article. Not many people in BBC headquarters cared much about the startling news that Sarah Palin has once again made her move... to a reality tv show? Yep, I don't care either, unless she decides to go bear hunting or fence peeking on her Russian neighbors.