A few months ago I promised that I would publish some original research on this blog. I managed to churn out some background, but I still haven't gotten around to presenting any results. Even though I wasn't able to get my original research out, it doesn't mean that no one is publishing research on Drosophila on blogs. MissPrism has performed a somewhat scientific study of condiment preference in Drosophilids. Her conclusion: they prefer vinegar to sweet things. I guess that's why they call them vinegar flies.
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In 218 B.C. the Carthaginian general Hannibal crossed the Alps with his elephants to settle a score with Rome. The perilous journey almost came to an end when his army approached what looked like an impenetrable rock fall. But Hannibal, an ingenious leader, had a trick up his sleeve.
The Free-Ride offspring have been rather busy recently, what with the approach of Hallowe'en and the rapidly approaching end of their regular soccer season.
Yesterday, we had an urge to do some experimentation and I had a red cabbage that had overstayed its welcome in the refrigerator crisper drawer.
So of course, we made cabbage-water indicator.
Water here is hard.
Hence the kettle needs to be cleaned with vinegar regularly. Overnight.
It really isn't necessary to mention when this is done, if nothing else the smell is a hint.