Archive: 2025/10

Jeremy Clarkson’s Cotswolds pub, The Farmer’s Dog, has flipped the script. After a rocky launch with queues, traffic headaches, and sold-out menus, it now runs on bookings, serves well-executed British dishes, and leans hard into UK-only sourcing. Expect steak pie, Eton Mess, Hawkstone pours, and big countryside views—minus the Top Gear fanfare.

Scaloni reveals Argentina's 29‑man squad for September 2025 World Cup qualifiers, featuring Messi, Mastantuolo and key tactical insights for matches against Venezuela and Ecuador.

The top recorded speed in IndyCar racing is a scorching 242.333 mph, achieved by Gil de Ferran in 2000. On the other hand, Formula One's fastest speed is credited to Valtteri Bottas, who clocked in at 231.5 mph during the 2016 Mexican Grand Prix. It's fascinating to see the speeds these machines and their drivers can reach, it truly showcases the blend of human skill and engineering excellence. Comparing the two, IndyCar holds the current record, but both motorsports push the boundaries of speed and technology. It will be interesting to see if these records will be shattered in the future.

On November 9, 2025, Sporting Braga hosts Moreirense at the Estádio Municipal de Braga in a Liga Portugal clash. Braga sit fourth, unbeaten in ten games, while Moreirense linger in tenth. Historical head‑to‑head stats heavily favour Braga. Key attackers Ricardo Horta and Amine El Ouazzani could decide the outcome.

In exploring the world of spirits, I've often wondered if there's a real taste difference between whisky and whiskey. It turns out, the difference is more about geography and specific production methods than the spelling. Whisky, typically from Scotland, tends to have a smoky or earthy flavor, while whiskey, often from Ireland or America, leans towards sweet and light flavors. But the truth is, individual brands within each category can vary widely. So, while there might be some noticeable differences, they're not entirely due to the 'e' in the name.