Last Call: One Perfect Croissant, The Science Of Cream In Coffee, And U2's "Mysterious Ways"

To all who've read, followed, or perused The Takeout in our first week online—thank you. We've enjoyed your comments and feedback, and look forward to getting to know you more. Until Monday, here's a few interesting links to take you through the weekend.

Some brilliant woman has given herself the best assignment ever: to eat (and photograph) every croissant in Chicago. Emily Long spoke to Chicago magazine about her quest and her obsession with the French pastries. While Long's goal is admirable, it turns out some Chicago bakeries don't make the best croissant. But she's determined: 29 down, 40 or 50 to go. [Jen Sabella]

There's debate among coffee dorks over the acceptability of creamer/milk in one's coffee. My personal belief is that a splash of unflavored milk or cream is fine (unlike drinking decaf, which is not OK and is definitely for Nazis). I'll watch my morning cuppa more closely now that I've learned the science before why a drop of cream appears to hover at coffee's surface before dissolving. [Kate Bernot]

I will be the first to post something not food related, but not everything has to, right? Saturday marks 26 years since U2 released Achtung Baby, my favorite album of all time. Last year, on its 25th anniversary, I wrote about the album for The A.V. Club. I can't help but think back on how spectacular U2's Zoo TV tour was, underscoring the root word "spectacle," and this version of "Mysterious Ways" from their Sydney show remains the greatest live performance of that song extant. [Kevin Pang]