Interesting Disease of the Day

Maple Syrup Urine Disease:

So named because it makes the urine smell like sweet maple syrup. It's a rare enzyme deficiency that if left untreated will lead to mental retardation. Through a severe diet that excludes meat, eggs and milk the disease can be kept in check. Read more here if you really want to.

Not to be confused with Stinky-Pee-Cause-I-Just-Ate-Asparagus Disease which I am afflicted with. Luckily, it is not nearly as serious.