Interesting article on the banana from the New York Times covering its history (political, genetic) and future (environmental, political, genetic.)
(Via Matthew Yglesias) more »
"Ready, Aye, Ready" was a slogan used by Canadian politicians to indicate Canada's willingness to assist the British Empire in any conflict. It remains in use as a motto for some of the Canadian military. It has almost nothing to do with the content of this blog.
