Snohomish Pumpkin Hurl & Medieval Faire

Hi Everyone! Thanks so much for all your comments regarding the cancellation of the Snohomish Pumpkin Hurl & Medieval Faire. Sadly the workload to put on an event this size, with the coordination of performers, educators, vendors, and hordes of volunteers, has just become too much for our small organization to continue to tackle. Hundreds of hours go into planning and administration- plus thousands of man hours, at an already busy time for our contributing farmers who are trying to manage their own fall festivities. If another suitable sponsor or partner can be found, we hope to be able to resurrect this event sometime in the future. We appreciate all your support and enthusiasm!

Cask from the past: archaeologists discover 5,000-year-old beer recipe

Huzzah!

www.theguardian.com Chinese find suggests barley was used for booze before being grown for food - and that beer could have played a role in the development of society

The Curious Case of the Weapon that Didn’t Exist

Well, that's a little disapPOINTing.

publicmedievalist.com What if I were to tell you that a weapon that you've seen in books, movies and museums wasn't actually real?

Feed Your Horde With the Official World of Warcraft Cookbook | Geek and Sundry

The nerd in us is oh so happy! *and hungry...

geekandsundry.com Anyone who has had an adventure in World of Warcraft knows that cooking and recipes are an essential part of the game. Thanks to Chelsea Monroe-Cassel, author of the official Game of Thrones cookbook A Feast of Ice and Fire, the best dishes in Azeroth can now be recreated in your kitchen--and you do...

See Drone Speared by Knight at Russian Renaissance Faire

When drones crash a Ren Faire...

the-daily.buzz Attendees of a central Russian renaissance faire were not pleased when a drone invaded their festivities. How they dealt with it? Very period.

Mythbusters: The Story Behind 6 Common Superstitions

Happy Friday the 13th! Check out some stories behind 6 common superstitions...maybe they're not as crazy as we thought...

redtri.com Superstitions might not be part of your every day, but we're betting more than one of the following has crossed your path. Read on for the deets behind why (or probably-why) some of the most common superstitions exist.

Does an Arrowhead Need to Pe*****te Armour to Kill? Mark Stretton's Practical Tests Part 10 |...

Not that we'd volunteer for testing scenarios, but fun to read through nonetheless!

markstretton.blogspot.co.za Effects of Blunt Trauma & how an Arrow can kill without penetrating through armour.

What Would Your "Game Of Thrones" Name Be?

Tuesday fun!

buzzfeed.com Find out your place in Westeros with our name generator!

Budget Travel

Travel bucket list, check! May the 4th be with you...

The Getty is Recapping 'Game of Thrones' With Medieval Manuscripts

GOT fans, take note!

m.mentalfloss.com Proof that the show owes a lot to the art of the Middle Ages.

Renaissance Faire: 3 Tips for First Timers - Love, Niki

We love seeing how creative people can get with their costumes. Here are 3 tips for first-time faire-goers!

loveniki.com Each spring, the Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire rolls into town and transports visitors back in time! As exciting as it is to visit the faire, it can also be a little overwhelming to first timers so I’ve complied my top tips to help you make the most of your very first visit. #1: DON’T BE SHY,…

This Star Trek Sleep Machine Is As Effective As The Vulcan Nerve Pinch!

Need a little help getting your zzzz's? The Star Trek sleep machine might help! Sleep long & prosper!

upshout.com Are you a huge Star Trek fan and having trouble sleeping? The Star Trek Sleep Machine might be just what you’ve been

England on fire as dragons take their revenge

Saturday morning fun...

www.thedailymash.co.uk TOWNS and villages across England are ablaze after giant dragons chose St George’s Day to avenge their murdered comrade.