George Nelson

Cheese

Britain's Stinkiest Cheese Was Inspired by Monks and an Alcoholic Farmer

Former lorry driver and amateur conservationist Chris Martell began producing Stinking Bishop as a way to keep a dying breed of cow alive.
George Nelson
1.27.18
Alcohol

I Tried to Make My Own Vegemite Moonshine

Australia’s Indigenous Affairs Minister came under fire last week after warning that the country’s remote Aboriginal communities were distilling illicit alcohol from Vegemite. I put the claim to the test by attempting to brew my own batch.
George Nelson
8.21.15
farming

This Vegetable Vending Machine Could Save France's Bankrupt Farmers

As French farmers compete with the cheap, food imports sold in many supermarkets, Paris shop Au Bout Du Champ is cutting out the middleman by selling local produce in coin-operated automat machines.
George Nelson
7.31.15
omnishambles

​What Became of British Heavyweight Boxing?

Britain was once a proud factory churning out charismatic and exciting heavyweight boxers. That's all changed.
George Nelson
6.3.15
Stuff

Hanging Out with Metalhead Vape Enthusiasts at the UK's First Vaping Expo

A serious, dedicated, slightly unexpected subculture has sprung up around consuming nicotine via a rechargeable piece of plastic.
George Nelson
5.14.15
Cider

Dorset’s Traditional Cider Makers Say You’re Drinking Chemical-Laden Muck

Cider’s popularity has boomed in recent years, but for traditional brewers, that chemical-laden liquid you knock back in the beer garden is an insult to real craftsmanship.
George Nelson
5.3.15
Alcohol

Getting Drunk Like a Medieval Lord Could Help Save the Honeybee

A resurgence in the popularity of mead-drinking (thanks, Game of Thrones) has led to an increase in demand for honey, something that could help the plight of the UK honeybee.
George Nelson
4.29.15
Travel

Meet 'Captain Calamity,' the Man Who Wants to Free Shetland from the UK's 'Imperial Ruling Class'

Stuart Hill—a.k.a. Captain Calamity, a.k.a. ruler of the Sovereign State of Forvik—is fighting a legal battle that has its roots in the 15th century.
George Nelson
George Nelson, Photos: Harry Young-Jamieson
4.28.15
Photo

Meeting the Beer-Swilling Competitors at the World Marbles Championship

The event was held in a bar parking lot in England and attended by teams from all over the world.
George Nelson
4.8.15
Photo

Meeting London's Lollipop Men and Women Before They All Disappear

Government cuts have forced councils in London to axe a ton of lollipop jobs, so we took a walk around and asked some of the hi-vis men and women what they think about it.
George Nelson
3.30.15
Stuff

People in Cornwall Celebrate a Local Holiday by Beating the Shit Out of Each Other in the Street

"Hurling the Silver Ball" is considered to be Cornwall's official sport and involves residents engaging in what's probably best described as a lawless game of street rugby.
George Nelson
2.25.15
News

Chileans Celebrated Columbus Day by Fighting with Cops

This Sunday, Chile’s indigenous Mapuche people stormed into Santiago for a demonstration and all hell broke loose.
George Nelson
George Nelson, Photos: George Nelson and Cat Allen
10.13.14
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