So, I'm awake at this ungodly hour, scanning through travel links, and browsing through the excellent Rick Steves site, or rather the readers' comments/tips page, I stumbled upon this, under Gross Traditional Edibles. Maybe it's the lack of sleep, but this had me in hysterics for quite a while. Bubonic Plague I read that marmite is one of the carriers of bubonic plague. Yikes. Nan Newport, RI USA 02/03/04 Editor's note: While those who have tasted marmite, a British sandwich spread made of yeast, might easily believe it could cause death, rest assured that the actual carrier of disease is that cute, furry little rodent: the marmot, also known as the groundhog. Happy Groundhog's Day! I keep imagining this lady at the hotel breakfast, running away screaming when somebody passes the Marmite.
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