Joe, Toren, and Kevin ring in the end of another season of Caustic Soda with a look at the arbitrary time of year we chose as the end. We&#8217;ll look at how calendars work, new year around the world and in history, plus the dangers of drunk walking and a cork injury PSA!
Music: &#8220;Sexist Bullshit&#8221; by <a href="http://www.thedoubleclicks.com/">The Doubleclicks</a>
Charity O&#8217; The Week:

Links
<ul>
<li><a href="http://siberiantimes.com/other/others/news/new-year-2014-begins-with-a-world-record-in-siberia/">Siberian Underwater Tree</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2013/02/fireworks-truck-explosion-takes-out-massive-bridge-in-china/">Fireworks Truck Explosion Photos</a></li>
</ul>
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