Serbian Chefs Cook Kangaroo, Boar, Camel, and Ostrich Testicles as Part of Festival

Daaamn! I thought eating goat testicles was weird! The annual World Testicle Cooking Championship (yes, apparently that exists), held in Serbia, featured chefs cooking a range of animal testicles being prized as delicacies.

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 What sucks is that just by looking at the picture I get an excruciating pain down there... how the hell can the guys over at the festival put that in their mouth and munch on it!? OUCH!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100829/ap_on_re_eu/eu_serbia_cooking_testicles

French Spiderman Arrested After Climbing 57 Stories

If Spiderman was real, he'd be proud of this. Alain Robert, aka the French "Spiderman", has crawled his way up structures in cities from Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, to New York, using just his bare hands and a bag of chalk dust. His last attempt in Sydney where he climbed 57 stories ended in a total buzzkill for the poor guy.

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 Police arrested the man and "will be prosecuting him to the full extent of the law."

 I honestly think they should be more lenient with the guy, I mean you don't find people who can do that everyday. However, I also think a system should be made where special permission can be granted to him at special times. Businesses would love this too. ;)

Check his full story out over here

Hospital Loses Power As Snake Sneaks Into Electric Box

 Imagine a hospital, full of patients, losing electric power because a snake sneaked into it's electrical box?

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That was reality for a NY hospital that lost power due to a snake thinking it finally found a safe home, later finding out it wrong after meeting its maker due to the electrical shock that caused the hospital outage. Poor guy.

Read the full article here

Scientists Discover Pea-Sized Frog in Borneo

 Scientists in Borneo, in Southeast Asia, have discovered a frog that is as small as a pea. Damn, I've seen insects bigger than this little guy.

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 The little guy is the smallest amphibian discovered outside of the Americas, and measures around 10.6 and 12.8 mm in length.

Read about it here

Why You Should Get a Mustang 2011 Today!

 Oh man!! If you're a Mustang fan, wait till you see this one! The 2011 Mustang is probably the sexiest beast out there, with one of the models featuring a 3.7l model that can produce up to 305 horsepower. Another advantage of the brand new Mustang is that, with 30 mpg, it offers 25% better fuel economy than the previous year's model! Great news for those who complain about the Mustang's fuel economy.

Image from: fordvehicles.com

The V6 model mentioned is also both quicker AND more fuel efficient than the base Camaro (which I also fancy, by the way).


The new 2011 Models include:




V6: $22,145
V6 Premium: $25,845
V6 Convertible:  $27,145
GT: $29,645
V6 Premium Convertable: $30,845
GT Premium: $32,845
GT Convertible:  $34,645
GT Premium Convertible: $37,845
Shelby GT: $48,645
Shelby GT Convertible:  $53,645
 For the original list from Ford (with specs):  http://www.fordvehicles.com/cars/mustang/models/ 

Image from: fordvehicles.com

This new V6 model is great news, especially since you get the same Mustang look for cheaper and you save more fuel! I mean to me, I honestly don't need a 5l raging beast to drive down Shk. Zayed Rd. (can you imagine the fines!), 3.7l V6 is perfectly fine for me, as long as I get a Mustang.

Image from: fordvehicles.com

Check this jaw-dropping car out over here and read another article about it here.

If you just got your license and you are still a beginner, check this article I wrote out to help you decide on what car to get as your first.

Man Shot In Head Felt Bullet Only 4 Years Later

It's one thing to survive a shot in the head, but it's a completely different thing to only notice it four years later! Let alone leave it in his head for an extra year amounting up to five years with a bullet lodged in his head!

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A Polish-born man in Germany was partying one New Year's eve, when he felt something hit the back of his head. He dismissed it as fireworks and later forgot about it. Fast-forward four years later he started getting headaches. Then after another year he finally went to a doctor and was diagnosed with having a .22 caliber bullet lodged in the back of his head!

Check it out

Man Finds Condom in Soup at a Restaurant

Imagine ordering a bowl of French onion soup, only to find out you got an extra topping you did not ask for..

From: djibnet.com

 ... a condom.

That was the true story (or so he claims) of a man who bit into a condom thinking it was melted cheese. The man is filing a suit against the restaurant chain.

 Man if it was true, it kind of sucks to be the restaurant, imagine the bad PR. What about the guy who bit into the condom? No it doesn't suck to be him! Can you imagine the millions you can get from this suit!?

Read about it here

Fake plastic severed arm halts traffic for hours in Britain

Disclaimer: The picture below is of the fake plastic arm, not the real thing.

This must be the most bizarre cause of a traffic jam in history! Someone, back in July, threw a plastic arm on the road which resulted in the halting of traffic and a massive police investigation.. until they found the arm...

Image from: http://www.digitaljournal.com

... the fake arm that is.


Read more about this funny story here

China to build buses that can drive over vehicles in traffic

 It sucks to be stuck in a bus in a traffic jam, especially if you're late for something. Fear not, though, as China has a solution...

Image from: randommization.com

A bus that can drive over traffic, literally.

Read more here

Chinese Face Epic 9-Day, 62-Mile Traffic Jam

Yeah, it sucks to be in a traffic jam. Sometimes your car wouldn't move for hours, which is especially bad in summer.

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Imagine, though, you were stuck in a 9 day traffic jam that extended for 62 miles. That was reality for the Chinese capital as the traffic jam extended from Beijing to the Inner Mongolia autonomous region. I don't know about you, but I wouldn't want to be one of them. 

Read more about this epic traffic jam here and here

Kentucky Family Claims They Found Dead Mouse In Milk

 A Kentucky family has very recently sued Wal-Mart. Now that part isn't new at all, everyone sues or gets sued at some point in the U.S.

Image from: zazzle.co.uk

What IS new is that they found a dead mouse in the milk they bought from Wal-Mart! WOW!

All about it here

Scientists Say the Moon is Shrinking

 I know Hot Jupiters tend to shrink as a result of their proximity to their stars (nerdy much?), but our moon? A solid, rocky planetary surface shrinking?

Image from: aolnews.com

However, unlike Hot Jupiters, the moon is shrinking because of internal cooling; sort of like a hot air balloon after losing its source of heat I would imagine.


Check this bizarre story out here

How to Keep Enjoying a Relationship and Deal With its Problems

 Being single can be great fun. Going out with no worries, flirting around, scoring with girls/guys you always liked. Eventually though, you either get attached and fall in love with someone, or you decide you want to go out looking for a lover to share your life with. However, whether that relationship will stick around forever or not is a completely different issue.

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 When you do get into a relationship, in the beginning, it feels great. Everything is enjoyable when you two are together, even sitting in the most boring, worn out room you can imagine, simply staring at each other would still be amazing. The kissing takes you to another world, and the sex; better than anything you can do when you're single. However, problems start to rise from nowhere as the relationship progresses, sometimes as soon as a few days, and sometimes as late as years. The answer lies in keeping the relationship as exciting and eventful as it was in the first day. Sounds simple? Not at all! This can be a challenge to a lot of relationships today, but fear not, for in the name of Gandass the Great, it can be done!

 So how do you do it? Good question.

 To help you keep a relationship enjoyable and fun, I've made a list for you to follow:

• Try new things! This is the utmost important step and many steps that follow are based on this! The reason you loved the relationship in the beginning is because it was completely new to you, so don't stop now, grab your soul mate and go on with your adventure!
  
  
• Sex. Yes. A lot of people tell me this isn't important. "You know Amer, sex in a relationship isn't everything, it's perverted to think like that." I get that a lot! Sex might not be everything, but it's damn close! When you have sex or perform "sexual acts" with your partner, you two become one, for the lack of a better word. From the moment you two step into the bedroom till the next morning, the feeling of oneness can be overwhelming. Sex alone can fix a whole load of problems alone, talk about hitting two birds with a stone.
  
  Sex can also be a way to know when a relationship is going down. When your partner refuses to have sex with you for a longer than normal time, you know something's up, so get up and fix it!
  
  
• This one is based on the previous two. When you combine trying new things out and sex you get the perfect recipe for excitement. Nothing can be more exciting than trying out new exotic fantasies you always wanted to do. Remember, no one's watching, don't be shy about it; play pretend (the adult version) with your love, you won't regret it! Oh, and for the equation (write it down now!):
  
                                   Let S be Sex, N be New Things, and P be Paradise
                                                                S + N = P
  
• Travel! Take a vacation with your partner. It can be the most rewarding experience in your relationship. Just being on that plane, before your plane even lands in the destination, with you and your partner, side by side, holding hands and sleeping on each other can bring that feeling of oneness I mentioned before. Tropical destinations recommended!
  
  Of course some of you might find traveling unfeasible at the moment for any reason you might have. If that's the case, go out on a road trip! Here in Dubai, a 3 hour road trip can take you from a multinational metropolis to the quiet, Hajar mountains famous for their cool weather in the eastern parts of the U.A.E. 
  
  
• When you do travel, go on an adventure. Explore the unknown beaches, rent a bungalow in the middle of the rain forest, or even find your very own private nature spot somewhere out their in the world, just for the two of you! ;)
  
  
• Be daring, change your look every once in a while. That way, your partner will always find you interesting. And if for whatever reason he/she didn't like it, it gives them a chance to boast their "style skills" and tell you what to change, it puts a smile on both your faces. Whether or not that skill exists though is a completely different story.
  
  
• If some problems persist but you do find other parts of the list working, then talk to your partner alone about what you like about him/her, and what he/she likes about you, then solve the problems in a civilized way and end the talk with a kiss. Don't for any reason whatsoever start the conversation with the infamous "We need need to talk..." and co. That will kick-start your partner into paranoia and will make them think you're ending it!

If you're reading this, but your problem is that your partner isn't so nice to you and causes you lots of pain, then the answer is to leave that person and date someone who can actually take care of you and vice versa, and not limit your freedom. Trust me people, if you're in a painful relationship, you're missing out on all I mentioned above! Do you really want to be made fun of every time you mention something on the list to your partner? Or (for you girls) get beaten up by an abusive boyfriend for suggesting a vacation? Leave him/her now and find yourself someone who will respect you and one you can love, and not just get attached to, as is the case with abusive partners (Yes, it's attachment not love you're feeling!).

Image from: victoriabcphotography.blogspot.com

This is of course a topic I will keep writing about, there are lots of things to cover here, so stay tuned!

P.S. For those of you who recently left a bad relationship and want to move on, see this article I posted.

Drink Driving Suspect Drives 11 Miles Without Tire

Not only did this guy over drink, he also drove 11 miles through a rural town with no god damn tire!

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Police eventually arrested the 61 year-old man, who goes by the name Duane Bush, at his home in rural NY state. During the incident people reported seeing a van with a missing back right tire driving through the roads. Imaging what kind of sight that would be to see!?


Check out what this guy was up to here

Remember Paul the Octopus? Meet Dirty Harry, a Crocodile!

 I remember Paul the Octopus very well indeed, and it wasn't a particularly good memory, especially since I was cheering for both Germany and the Netherlands. Well, boys and girls, there's a new guy in the game, meet Dirty Harry.

Image from: shockya.com

Yeah, it's a croc. He previously correctly picked Spain as the winner of the World Cup, and now he's predicting the winner of the Australian Prime Minister elections!

Check this guy out over here

Top Most Epic Movie, TV Series, and Video Game Soundtracks

 When you've listened to too much R'n'B, Rock, and Techno, you start scratching your head for what to listen to next. The answer lies in the soundtracks of the movies, TV shows, and games you love. Here is a list of great soundtracks, one from each:



TV Series

LOST - Jacob's Theme
This one kick starts your mind into the world of epic thoughts. In just the first few seconds you will feel it's epicness rushing through your veins. This one gets even better if you already watched the series. Even if you didn't though, check it out!







Movies

Requiem for a Dream - Lux Aeterna
This soundtrack is so epic that it became much more popular than the actual movie itself. Something in the song's tune makes it sound like the song of the gods or something. It sounds like it's goal is to pump you up, yet make you mourn at the same time. Great soundtrack.





Video Games

Battlefield Theme
This is definitely the best of the best soundtracks in gaming history. Battlefield's soundtrack takes you right in the middle of the battlefield. Definitely a great soundtrack to listen to if you need something to push you up! Also note that since the Battlefield series are made up of multiple games, each game has a different version of this same soundtrack, check them all out!





Hope you enjoyed them! Credits go to the makers of the soundtracks and uploaders.

Patient's Anus Sewed As a Result of Meager Tip

 Wow, just wow. A woman in China who had given birth gave the midwife a tip of US$ 15, which fired up the midwife's revenge... revenge to a whole new level that is.

Image from: clker.com

The patient had her anus sewed up with no mercy. This has even been confirmed by a police report.


Check it out here

Man Lives in Library for Two Weeks

 We all heard of stories of homeless people sleeping in public parks and streets, but wait till you hear this. A homeless man in the U.S. state of New Jersey was recently caught for living it out in a library basement for two weeks.

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The man was found with several books and a stash of stolen food in the basement of the NJ library.

Check it out here

Man Dies From Pigeon Poop Avalanche

 Damn, what a nasty way to die. During a storm, one man headed to a storm shelter.

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Only to be crushed after the building collapsed due to the increasing weight of pigeon poo. Poor guy.


Click here for more

Power cutoff leaves salon customer bald on top

 Imagine walking into a hair salon or barbershop, only to walk out unintentionally bald.

Image from: thismagazine.ca

Well, that became reality for one woman who ended up bald on the top of her head when the hair salon she was doing her hair at experienced a power cut. Let's hope none of us end up like that.

Find out what happened here

Russian Milk Firm Owner: Find God or Get Fired

This must be the worst case of religious freedom in any business! In fact, it is so bad, that it's becoming funny.

Image from: http://tintation.com/

 Basically, a Russian tycoon ordered everyone, in his company, who is living "sinfully" to repent and get married within a given time, or face being sacked by the company.


Read all about it here

Man Finds Lost Highschool Ring After 14 Years

This must be the most coincidental situation ever! The last time this Alabama man saw his ring was when he took it off to wash his hands in his dorm back in his first year of university.

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Fast-forward 14 years later, a mailman notices a ring in a woman's lawn, picks it up, and notices that the name on the ring is the same one on the mail he was delivering. Pretty baffling huh?

Read more here!

Chatting Among Strangers Barred in California Mall

 I bumped into this article with complete awe.

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The story goes like this, a mall in the U.S. state of California says chatting between strangers is against its rules. A California court however views this ruling as illegal, while I on the other hand, view this entire thing as simply weird.

Check it out here!

Top Cars You Should Pick As Your First

Recently got your driver's license? Want to finally own your very own car? If so this article is for you!

 Picking your first car can be a challenge, especially when you don't know much about cars. Picking a good car is even more challenging.

 Usually, even after the recent Toyota crisis, Japanese cars are chosen over other cars in terms of reliability, that is not say that other car manufacturers don't make good cars. It is simply a comparative statement. Furthermore, used cars (in good condition) are better suited to first-timers than brand-new cars, because new car owners tend to be (involuntarily) abusive to their first cars, so it's always better to abuse a used car than a brand new one.

 Now for some great cars:
(in no particular order)

•   Chevrolet Cruze: The brand new Cruze is a great beginner car; being both safe and compact. The Cruze is an affordable car containing everything one might need from a car. The Cruze was awarded 5 stars on safety.

Image from: Chevrolet.com

Image from: Chevrolet.com

See more on this great new car here: http://www.chevrolet.com/future-vehicles/cruze/ , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Cruze

•  Honda Civic: Sporty looking yet affordable and perfect for beginners, the Civic is an easy to drive match made in heaven for newbies. The car is well known for its performance and reliability. The futuristic look of the car also gives it a unique touch.

Image from: http://automobiles.honda.com

Image from: http://automobiles.honda.com

 Read more here: http://automobiles.honda.com/civic-sedan/ , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Civic

• Toyota Corolla: The Corolla, especially the new lineup, is looking better than ever. In addition to its looks, the Corolla is a great beginner car and is extremely reliable. If possible, try to get the Corolla with the spoiler on the back, which makes the car look much more sporty, if that floats your boat.

Image from: Toyota.com

Image from: Toyota.com

Find out more here: http://www.toyota.com/corolla/ , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Corolla

• Dodge Caliber: For those of you who want an aggressive look to their first cars without spending a fortune, look no further. The Caliber is a great looking hatchback with Dodge's signature grill on the front.

Image from: Dodge.com

Image from: Dodge.com

 Check it out here: http://www.dodge.com/en/2010/caliber/ , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_Caliber



Of course, there are lots of other cars to pick as your first, but I just did some of the research for you and handed it over, hope you enjoyed it and, most importantly, hope it helped!

New Species of Monkey Discovered: Red Bearded Monkeys

Just when you thought they discovered it all, you also find out you were wrong.

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 The new species of monkey bring back old memories of pirates, they have red beards hanging from their little faces. The bad news is, they're threatened by extinction. Pretty cool discovery I have to say, but the question is, what evolutionary purpose do these little beards have?

Find out more here

Plant sprouts in man's lung

Yeah I know plants grow virtually everywhere there's water, but when I read this, I was utterly shocked!

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 A pea sprout was found in a man's lung, how bizarre could this get? How did that seed even end up in his lungs?

Read more on this here

Woman Eaten Alive By Flesh-Eating Bacteria

All this poor unfortunate woman remembered before the ordeal was giving birth to a baby.

Image from: 7days.ae

Little did she know though, like something straight out of a science-fiction/horror film, she was being eaten alive by flesh-devouring bacteria! She remembers seeing her intestines after waking up... I mean, I honestly never knew that was even possible! How in the name of Gandass am I ever going to sleep again!?


Click here for the news report

How To Get Over Someone Real Fast

 Don't you just hate it how people around you keep telling you to just wait and that you will eventually get over the person you thought was the love of your life? I mean, why go through the seemingly endless period of pain? We humans love cures, something we can do to take away our troubles, and not just to sit around waiting for something to happen. For instance, when you're sick, you take medicine, not doing so seems like suicide in a lot of people's minds. So, guys and girls, you want to get over someone you got rejected by? Or someone that you had a painful relationship with only to find out it was never actually going to work out? Take a vacation!

Image from: Wikipedia.org

 Traveling is a known cure for stress, but what most people don't seem to know, it's also a great way to forget someone. A vacation is probably the biggest change of routine you can do within a short period of time. The minute your plane lands in your destination you will immediately feel refreshed. All the problems you thought were important will stay back home where they belong, and when you do come back, these problems will all of a sudden seem worthless.

 In the first few days of your vacation you might feel a little down, because of all the plans you might have made to travel with your failed-love. That is why you should not stay in the hotel room, staring at the king size bed, feeling bad about it. If you're going to Bangkok, Thailand for instance, go out during the day, eat some street-food, check the streets out, and for those of you who like it: go shopping. Then, during the night, head out to the nightlife scene and party. Loud music, drinking (responsibly), and people are a perfect solution for getting over someone, ESPECIALLY when you add the fact that you're in a different country far away from home. So push yourself out of that hotel room, it's worth it! In fact, after your vacation you might even want to stay single forever!

 To make the above activities even better, grab one of your friends and plan a vacation out! The simple action of planning out a vacation with a close friend can mean a lot. Doing that will immediately give you a sense of change, of optimism and hope, and a feeling of exciting new things to come. Another positive thing about going with a friend is that, after you're back, you will always have someone to talk to about all the common adventures you two had in your vacation.

Image from: www.beachwallpapers.in

 So come on, whether it's stress or failed love that's bothering you, in the name of Gandass book a ticket now!

Man arrested after wife writes to Obama asking for help

We all know how many people in and out of the U.S send letters everyday of every week to the President of the United States, and how most, if not all, never get a reply. One American woman DID get a reply...

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...not the kind you'd want to get though.

Find out more here.

Finalist Dies at World Sauna Championships

 World Sauna Championships? What in the name of Gandass is that??

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 Before I bumped into this news article I had no idea that this even existed. Basically, you have to sit in a sauna for as long as you can withstanding extreme temperatures... Easy right? Seems like it until you see how it didn't end so well.

Click here for more.

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Thailand Today

 For many of us a vacation can be our much needed solution to stress and depression. Such negatives can stem out of anything from recent break-ups to stress from work and/or education. A vacation can be the perfect getaway from everything back home, especially if you pick a nice, completely different destination... and that is exactly why I picked The Land of Smiles for this list!

  Thailand is basically another word for different. No other place in the world looks or feels like it, not even its neighbors like Malaysia and Singapore. Thailand also has something for everyone of us; if it's beaches you're looking for, look no further, Thailand boasts some of the best beaches we have on our planet! Even Hollywood knows that (see The Beach)! If it's culture and history you're looking for, Thai culture is arguably the most preserved culture of any other nation out there, reason being that Thailand was never actually colonized by any foreign power. If you're the naughty type and it's nightlife and partying that you're looking for, stop looking now, you've found it! Bangkok, Pattaya, and Phuket amongst other Thai destinations are known around the globe for the party paradise they are for those who love to bathe in loud music, dance, drink, and catch up with the fun they've been missing out on back home. Check out: the Full Moon Party at the islands of Koh Pha Ngan and Koh Samui.

Of course if you're like me and you want all of that, then Thailand is paradise on Earth.

Now, without further ado, the Top 5 Reasons to Visit Thailand Today:
(in no particular order) 

• Thailand is a tropical country, with dense jungle and ideal weather, this makes it a perfect destination for those adventure lovers amongst us.

Courtesy of Lonely Planet

• Beaches. Thai beaches are unbelievably beautiful, and can be a reason on itself to visit The Land of Smiles.

Courtesy of Lonely Planet

• Food. Thai food is known for its distinctive taste and has gathered lots of fans all around the planet. If you liked Thai food in a restaurant in your country, wait till you try it in Thailand! A simple Bangkok street vendor's food is usually better than the best Thai food in your area.
• Nightlife. The nightlife scene in Thailand is both unique and a great way to end the day. You get everything from street and beach side bars to top class Bangkok clubs such as Narz at Sukhumvit Soi 23, Bangkok.
  
  

Courtesy of: www.whoweeklymagazine.com

•  Culture and history. If you're interested in witnessing an ancient culture that survived unscathed till this very day, Thailand could be the place you're looking for! Thailand has never before been colonized by a foreign power, unlike most, if not all, countries around it.

 By now, you're probably asking yourself how much such a perfect vacation would cost you? Well, Thailand is a very budget-friendly destination. For instance, a Singha Beer at 7/11 would cost you around 20 Bahts (2 AED, or less than US$1). At a venue the price goes up to 40-150 Bahts depending on the restaurant, bar, or club. A stay at a budget hotel would cost from 350 Bahts (35 AED, US$11) to 1200 Bahts (120 AED, US$37.6) depending on the season and hotel.

 Other reasons to visit this wonderful country are too many to fit into one article, so stay tuned for more on The Land of Smiles!

The Blog Has Been Born

Hello everyone! This blog has finally been born!
Yesterday (August 12, 2010), gandass.blogspot.com was brought to life. This blog will feature all topics I, and hopefully you, view as interesting. These topics will range from advice on life, travel, music, and maybe controversial topics, all the way to book reviews and suggestions. So keep checking back! You won't be disappointed. ;)

P.S. Suggestions are always welcome.