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I have tested a few myths today.

1. Drinking coca cola is like drinking sugared water.
False: cola contains 40.5g sugar while a glucose intolersnce test contains 75g sugar (35ml). The latter tastes insanely sweet even with lemon juice added.

2. A high intake of sugar make you hyperactive.
False: the said test did not cause me to leave my chair in the waiting room and gave me nothing but a massive headache.

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It is time for the end-of-month housekeeping. I’ve completed six projects – a fair isle cardigan, 3 pairs of socks, and 2 hibernating UFOs. In the order of completion:

Spey Valley Sock by Nancy Bush knit with 2 skeins of ShibuiKnits Sock. Started January 30, 2010; completed February 2, 2010.

Sirdal Socks assembled by myself based on stitch pattern from Dale of Norway. Knit with Dale of Norway/Dalegarn Baby Ull. Started February 6, 2010; completed February 13, 2010.

Bluky summer cotton sweater knit with Garnstudio DROPS Ice. The pattern is from Familien 14/2006.Started June 2, 2009; completed February 27, 2010. Part of Ravelympics 2010

Lace table cloth knit with 3 balls of Idena Maxi (1650.0m). The pattern is from Familien 26/2005. Started 2007, completed February 27, 2010. Part of Ravelympics 2010

Basket Check Socks by Charlene Schurch and Beth Parrott knit with 2 skeins of Sandnes Garn Sisu Fantasy. Started January 29, 2010; completed February 28, 2010.

Sirdal cardigan, size 24 months.
Pattern: Sirdal – Baby by Dale of Norway / Dale Design
Yarn: Dale of Norway/Dalegarn Baby Ull.
Started February 13, 2010; completed February 28, 2010. Part of Ravelympics 2010

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