European wine grapes have their genetic roots in western Asia – New Scientist

We used to think that European wine grapes were cultivated locally, independently of grape domestication in western Asia, but grape genetics suggests otherwise By Carissa Wong Red grapes ready to be harvested in a vineyard alika/Shutterstock Grapes used to make common European wines may have originated from grapevines that were first domesticated in the South Caucasus region of western Asia.

Tom Bradys best throw of the night destroys Microsoft tablet – The Verge

After throwing a fourth-quarter interception to seal a 9-0 loss against the Saints on Sunday night, Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady managed to connect with a Microsoft Surface tablet, absolutely destroying it. The defeat was Bradys first shutout in 15 years, according to CBS Sports.

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