I always thought it was a Greek dessert

What the hell? Are Turkish diplomats so terribly bored that they have to make work for themselves?

So, Austria's the EU president. And since they had some euros burning a hole in their pocket, they decided to print up posters showcasing desserts from all over the EU. I think that the sweets were to be served at official "Europe Day" celebrations and the posters were sort of ads? But that's not clear to me.

Anyway, Cyprus's dessert was baklava. Turkey took a fit, because baklava is their national dessert. So Austria's changing the menu at the last minute, Turkey is going to make a scene at EU headquarters, and Turkish baklava makers are going to protest. Cyprus doesn't seem awfully upset over it, thank goodness, but their Chefs Association couldn't resist pointing out the obvious, that lots of countries in the Near East make baklava.

Turkey's not even an EU member; they want to be an EU member. You'd think they'd be trying to show how well they can play with others.

Quote of the Day

"Can zombie outbreaks be discerned in the archaeological record?"

- From The Archaeology of the Undead, a helpful FAQ published in Archaeology Magazine's online organ in early April of this year. Very early April, as a matter of fact.