Taste Drive

The miracle fruit's the psychedelic for the taste buds that turns sour things sweet.

Qat Call

The amphetamine-like stimulant's a big part of Yemeni social life.

Run for your life

New research shows that running regularly halves your chances of dying prematurely.

Blowing Bubbles

Nowadays champagne's a treat but for a long time bubbly wine was a no-no.

Getting Snippy

On the rounds with a professional scissor sharpener.

Bits and bytes

Technology correspondent Bill Thompson on that scourge of the modern age- the computer password!

Taking a Leek

The emblem of Welshness that warriors used to wear into battle.