Things I don't know anything about

Like the new Pope. Like his experiences during Nazi Germany and whatever participation he may or may not have had in the Hilter youth organization.

I don't know anything about that, but Eric Muller does. And he blogs about it -- and why he thinks it's important that there be no fudging of the history. Interesting stuff. Clearly, curiosity about about the nascent pontiff is high. Reports are that several books written by him are on the Amazon bestseller list.

The only thing I know about the Pope is that his pre-papal name -- Joseph Ratzinger -- reminds me of the actor who played Cliffy Clavin on "Cheers".