New York Times: Whiskey’s Kingdom (Pop. 361). Following on the heels of the MeFi discussion of bourbon, the NYT article does a pretty good job of hitting the bases of native American styles of whisk(e)y, including a great discussion of commercially available rye whiskeys. (Who knew there was a Potomac or Maryland style of rye whiskey?)

(Incidentally, it’s whisky if it comes from Scotland, Canada or Japan; whiskey anywhere else.)

Incidentally², Lisa and I visited Lynchburg, Tennessee on our post-wedding trip (not our honeymoon; that happened six months after the wedding and was to Rome and Florence) (along with other Tennessee destinations). What they say in the article about not being able to sample the product on the premises is true; Lynchburg is indeed a dry county. However, one can buy “souvenir” bottles there thanks to a special waiver from the state.

Incidentally³, the title of this post alludes to a classic folk revival song that I first heard performed by Peter Sellers on the Muppets. I kid you not.

I spoke too soon yesterday; my cold has now migrated back up into my sinuses with a vengeance. Bear that in mind as you read this sad abbreviated list of links with minimal commentary and have mercy.

• If you’ve a date in Paris, she’ll be waiting in ... Nanterre?
• Igino Marini has done digital revivals of some of the Fell types (the oldest surviving type punches in England), including a really killer Great Primer set. For free download. (thanks AKMA)
• Kids! Build your own official NASA paper space exploration fleet! Scissors and glue not included. (thanks Boing Boing)
• Don’t like the Supreme Court? Legislate them into irrelevancy by introducing a bill to allow Congress to override their rulings. Balance of powers be damned, and surprised no one thought of this before. (thanks Metafilter)