Sunday evening roundup

The Irish Potato Famine, like all famines, was a man-made disaster.

Fast forward to present day: food waste is rampant.

Red Square is not getting any less red.

Love it (the quote, not the silly article):

For her, the old traditions are alive simply because she refuses to put up with anything less. She generally refuses to go on any date that is not set up a week in advance, involving a degree of forethought.

“If he really wants you,” Ms. Yeoh, 29, said, “he has to put in some effort.”

I don't know about a week in advance, but forethought and effort are good.

Banana Republic's ancient history.

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I watched the episode of "The Mindy Project" where Danny was taken to task for having played a bunch of music by "Jacob Dylan's dad."