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Thursday, November 17, 2005
The (Seafood) Wrath of God
Today, the Instapundit has reminded us all of a particular web-site. A web-site that warns of The Almighty's hatred of one particular abomination. Go, and be ye warned!
I don't eat any of those creatures because they remind me of their terrestrial counterparts--snails, scorpions and spiders.
However, the biblical prohibition may have more to do with the fact that they sometimes pick up harmful bacteria or algal toxins that can cause illness. They also tend to spoil rather quickly, a problem in hot climates, ante-refrigeration.
Speaking of which...cool blog!...especially the photos from Afghanistan.
I don't eat any of those creatures because they remind me of their terrestrial counterparts--snails, scorpions and spiders.
ReplyDeleteHowever, the biblical prohibition may have more to do with the fact that they sometimes pick up harmful bacteria or algal toxins that can cause illness. They also tend to spoil rather quickly, a problem in hot climates, ante-refrigeration.
Speaking of which...cool blog!...especially the photos from Afghanistan.