A Wee Bit Sidetracked

I had an entire Word Nerd Wednesday post already written about metonymy (because I like funky literary gems like that, and they're so much fun to talk about).
But then something happened, and now I'm sidetracked, so metonymy will just have to wait until next week.
Instead of a regular WNW post, here are 5 pieces of information I want you to know:
1) First, last week's Nerdiversary book winner:
Congratulations to Countess Laurie, who Random.org selected as the winner of a copy of There, Their...