The NYT reports on the world's largest picnic, which was scheduled to be held in Bryant Park. 1,325 people attended, breaking the world record of 1,059. Some participants "said they were glad the organizers had chosen a low-key record such as picnicking, as opposed to body-piercing." [Ed.Next up: body-piercing while picnicking.]
Call the Guinness people! Crowd eats in Bryant Park [NYT]