The 2,000,000th post game

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I had a jam sandwich for breakfast.

Madeline Smith was in THE LOVE BAN with John Cleese, who was in THE BIG PICTURE with Kevin Bacon.

66 bottles of beer on the wall,
66 bottles of beer.
Take one down, pass it around,
65 bottles of beer on the wall.

TODAY IS

Speaking of things that smell bad and spit…

…that new lawyer you hired?

He’s like haggis come to life.

Sharp as a Tack though.

And a snappy dresser.

And

Thanks to their tiny, unobtrusive size and ability to thicken any drink, pudding, or homemade jam in a flash, chia seeds have become a popular pantry item in recent years. But if you haven't hopped on the bandwagon just yet, the seeds' health perks may very well convince you to make the leap.

With origins in Mexico and northern Guatemala, the chia plant is also grown in Australia, Bolivia, Columbia, Peru, and Argentina, among other countries. It was traditionally used for medicinal purposes and food in Aztec and Mayan societies, but today, the plant is primarily grown for its edible seeds.

The little seeds were once a staple of the Incan, Mayan and Aztec cultures, along with the Native Americans of the southwest. Chia is actually the Mayan word for strength. The seeds were used by these ancient cultures as energy food, especially for their running messengers.

Just 2 millimeters long, chia seeds vary in color: You'll find black, gray, white, and black-spotted varieties (which run $7 to $9 per 12 ounces), but their nutritional profiles are nearly identical.

Because of their high fiber content, eating too many chia seeds may cause constipation, diarrhea, bloating, and gas. Chia seeds may also cause flare-ups with inflammatory bowel conditions such as Crohn's disease. Choking hazard. Dry chia seeds absorb water, which causes them to swell up and become gelatinous.