It is also commonly used in small quantities around the home as an insect trap, as small flies and wasps are drawn to the sweet smell and taste of the drink.
Right.

I have it on the highest authority that my fascination of snapping pics of tschotschkes and large vinyl insects will eventually wane. In the interim...thank you for bearing with me. Part of my conscious rationale, having read that Wired article about the psychological basis behind the SuperMemo program and repetition at the point of forgetting etc. etc., I play around with camera and peripherals everyday just to reinforce the skills I have acquired. So it's basically EduProps and other whimsical items. Or the dogs being "cute." Pick your poison.