> I think it is discouraged because it *will* break things in the standard > library and builtins. It's discouraged in the same way that pouring sugar > into the petrol tank of your car is discouraged.
Mythbusters have tested this urban legend. In their test the engine run better with sugar. [1] Christian [1] http://mythbustersresults.com/episode15 -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
