Reliable evidence suggests that the main reason the Vikings discovered Greenland and stopped off in North America was a quest for cod. All over the globe the populations of traditionally edible fish have dramatically declined. Current catches bring in undersized fish and smaller yields. I’m not just talking about Charlie the Tuna and saving the Dolphins. Read More »
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Snus gets snuffed out in the Old Country
The European Court of Justice recommended continuing a twelve-year ban on Snus in the European Union until a permanent law can take effect. What is Snus you ask? Snus is a form of snuff tobacco placed in the upper lip made in Sweden. The expression “Stiff upper lip” does not derive from Snus, though stereotypically Scandinavians have a reputation for being reserved.Read More »
The Word Bear 