Sugar Who knew Toronto’s sugar fleet could be so gorgeous? A photo gallery from Marshall Sokoloff, and a contest sponsored by Jewelboxing that could win you a framed print from the series.

The Non-Expert: Hair Growth Experts answer what they know. The Non-Expert answers anything. This week Andrew Womack explains how different hairs on the body grow at different speeds, i.e., get ahead of one another, all puns intended.

Letters from Rome: Mourning Thousands have traveled to Rome to observe the passing of the pope, and the streets are clogged with nuns and reporters. Meanwhile, the weather is beautiful and the persimmons are just starting. Author Anthony Doerr files a wonderful report about a sad weekend in Rome.

Behind the Scenes: The Vermonster Once the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination, Howard Dean has lost a lot of ground to Clark and his free candy bars. Can the campaign recover? Cheshire Dave hitches a ride on the Dean bus and reports on the new political strategy.