How the Human Blockhead Works If you've ever been to a circus or a sideshow, you might have seen someone perform a trick known as the human blockhead. It's the one where someone hammers a nail into his nostril. Some performers add extra flair by replacing the nail with other objects like spoons, corkscrews or hand-operated drills. Regardless of the pointed implement used, the trick usually gets a strong reaction from the crowd. It's the kind of act that makes some people cringe and look away, while others watch in fascinated horror.
"MARRIED" Eating Asia Perhaps the oldest shop at Nang Leong Market is Mae Som Jit, which occupies a corner shop kitty-corner to the market square. It opened 107 years ago, before the market did, and is now run by the third generation. Mae Som Jit makes and sells kanom (sweets), kanom, and more kanom. Among its prettiest offerings is this coconut milk khao niao (sticky rice) six-pack, which includes dainty sticky rice squares encased in banana leaf and topped with sweet shredded fish and dried shrimp, caramelized shallots, two different types of custard, and grated fresh coconut.
Market Miracle When it comes to markets, I'm pretty much like a fat kid and cake..I just can't seem to stay away.