Was toasting some bread last night and when I returned to the kitchen after a short absence, I found it filling with smoke. It seems the timer gave out on the toaster oven, and it didn't shut off upon reaching zero. It was pretty shocking how quickly this escalated, as I wasn't out of the kitchen for more than a minute before discovering the problem, though the bread was clearly already overcooking when I departed. Anyway, I got it all taken care of before it became a real disaster, and the toaster oven is out with the trash. The good news is the smell of burnt bread is kind of pleasant, so the bit of odor that still lingers is not a big problem. I'm just thankful, as under other circumstances this could have resulted in a house fire. Scary.

Links:	Thanks Ant and Acleacius.
Play:	Jump Out! The Box. Frozen Islands - New Horizons. Royal Guard.
Links:	The mystery of the "short" cappuccino. 6 Tricks to Double Your Chipotle Burrito Size (for free!).
Science:	'Brainy' mice raise hope of better treatments for cognitive disorders. Astronomers discover new planet orbiting two stars.
Images:	Miscast 18 - Worth1000 Contests.
Media:	Horrible ad for a "smart ring." Mesmerizing Bidirectional Model Train. LipSyncing a 7 hour road trip.
Follow-up:	Why are Drought Balls Black Instead of White? Thanks JDreyer.