Sunday, August 8, 2010

HEAT OF THE MOMENT: A Russian man died in the finals of the international sauna contest, after sustaining severe burns in a 230-degree sauna. I would note that while I like a good sauna and like a competition that tests the tolerances of human static endurance -- unlike with competitive eating -- a human being cannot vomit up heat. According to contest organizers, the 12-year old event will not be held again.