I intend to meticulously track all the various sources, no matter how slight, that have led to content or ideas that shape this book. Often, the stories behind how I found this material is as interesting as the contributed content. The entries below relate these tales...

September 30, 2005

Seltzercast 10: Agua Con Gas, Tony Kushner, and Water from Outer Space

Oh, there is MUCH to catch up on: An Apology, Spain, Up From Seltzer, a Slakethirst.com review, Extraterrestrial water, finewaters.com, Joseph Priestly, a History of the World in Six Glasses, and Tony Kushner. Phew!

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Up From Seltzer Cartoon Book

Frank in Queens mailed me this wonderful piece of Jewish cultural history from 1981 - the cartoon book Up From Seltzer: A Handy Guide to 4 Jewish Generations.

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July 13, 2005

Material About Israeli Seltzer Bombs

It has been a real hoot researching and learning about the possible use of seltzer as a form of aerial weaponry during the Israeli War of Independance.

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Seltzercast 02: Cast a Giant Seltzer

Learn what Frank Sinatra, Israel and Seltzer all have in common in this special, second Give Me Seltzer podcast. The film, Cast a Giant Shadow, and its seminal role in the history of seltzer will be our focus. Oh, and hear John Wayne speak Hebrew. Tons of fun!

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