Did you know that the flagship stadium for World Cup South Africa is shaped like a bowl? Known in Johannesburg as Soccer City, this massive stadium is designed to resemble a traditional African calabash (or bowl which is commonly used as drinking vessel) that can fit up to 100,000 spectators! When lit up at night, not only will it look like a bowl, but the windows that let out light will recreate the African night sky. [FIFA.com]
Masked by the sizzling smells of grilled seafood, the Louisiana Seafood Festival took a beating last weekend with concerns over the safety of eating seafood. Despite assurances from food safety authorities, people are avoiding seafood by the pounds! Really, can you blame them? With oil still gushing since my last article was written and the seafood industry on the brink of collapse, the reputation of Louisiana seafood is soon to follow. Looks like we’ll have to go elsewhere for oyster po-boys, shrimp sausages and seafood gumbo. [The Gazette]
Give it to the Aussies in attempting to break the world record by cooking the world’s largest hamburger. Weighing at 210 pounds, this massive burger beats the current official record at 186 pounds. I wonder who ate it? Bigger doesn’t necessarily mean better. [news.com.au]
