Rapid Expansion

Contrary to my cousin's recent claim in his post on the NY Times and blogging, there are two things that expand at a seemingly ever increasing rate:

1. The universe:

Recently evidence is mounting that the universe is expanding still at an increasing rate due to something scientists are calling "vacuum energy." The scientists called it vacuum energy because no one would take them seriously if they called it "What The F-ck Energy" which is what they were all thinking.

2. My beer gut:

Since nearing 35 my continuing consumption of hops beverages has resulted in ever increasing girth with no signs of slowing.

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