Fauxfur carp feed on polyesters that fall into their deadly traps. This is becomes the essence of their fauxfur, but it's much inferior to the real thing.

Here in Kentucky, this is the time of year when the bourbon trees are tapped for their sap. This is first reduced by boiling and then diluted with "branch water," producing the State's signature tipple. To see the bourbon makers out with their teams of horses or mules, pulling the sledges of sap barrels, is reminiscent of maple syruping in Vermont or palming in Florida or Arizona.