It's kind of inevitable that a discussion on sprouts leads to the after effects!

In a previous life I had cause to research ...ahem... how shall I put it? ..."gases associated with human waste" and came across this little gem: Suarez et al. Note they used pinto beans to provide the "raw materials" rather than sprouts....

I'm reminded of one of my favourite Bill Bryson quotes, on sampling spa water: "According to a notice by the tap, it is reputedly very good for flatulence, which seemed an intriguing promise, and I very nearly drank some until I realized they meant it prevented it. What an odd notion."

Happy holidays folks!

Pete.

PS - is there a sign up sheet for the England team?