Oktoberfest

In the year of our Lord 1810, a celebration was held to commemorate the marriage of a beautiful and beloved princess to an absolute jerk of a Prince who would go on to become King.  Eventually the people got rid of the ruler, but they kept the celebration. Which serves to remind us that our expectations of our leaders are - more often than not - misplaced and subject to great disappointment. Speaking of expecting our people to act rationally, did you know that you cannot wear white after Labor Day? Technically it was September 12th, until the President of the United States was forced to get involved in the argument. The US Navy once saved this country from an invasive species of malevolent giant snails. Florida would do well to call upon the Navy. Meanwhile in London, you can buy a very expensive house with some very special shrubbery...