SPROUT UPDATE We have neglected of late our theme of sprouts. So hold onto your parping pants, here's the latest sprout news! ~ . ~ . ~ On the South Bank in London, a Christmas tree lights are being powered by a Brussels sprout battery, as an energy-saving gimmick. Electrodes are inserted into the 1000 sprouts in the manner of a potato clock. Chief boffin Sean Miles said, "'Sprouts are probably the worst vegetables to use, which makes the feat even more amazing." When the Daily Mail reported this story (you knew they would, of course) the following comment was garnered: ~ . ~ . ~ Next up, sprout entertainment news, and Elizabeth Henstridge, the Keira-Knightly-lite star of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. revealed on her Twitter feed about a giant sprout she had found. I think I just met the BIGGEST SPROUT IN THE WORLD...an actual sprout no innuendo here... #crayfridaynights pic.twitter.com/PAyLPv09fC — Elizabeth Henstridge (@Lil_Henstri...