MINT CARAWAY
The molecules that make up the scents of spearmint and caraway are identical, but with opposite orientation. They are mirror images of the chemical carvone. Mint is oriented to the left, caraway to the right.
Half a Sixpence
John Cleese and Terry Gilliam met while appearing in a West End production of the musical Half a Sixpence, starring Tommy Steele. It was in the same production that Cleese met his future wife Connie Booth. The book for Half a Sixpence was written by Beverley Cross, later married to Maggie Smith.
Very interesting, Scott. By the way, you are definitely one of the most uber-bright people I know. You often inspire me.
ReplyDeleteThat's sweet Scott! Thanks!
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