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Covering the world's most wondrous food and drink.
Drinks

Bene’n’hot

Thanks to World War I veterans, a French liqueur has become the toast of a Lancashire town.
Sweets

Nan-e Nokhodchi

Thank garbanzo beans for the melt-in-your-mouth texture of these Persian cookies.
Drinks

Tulip Vodka

Flower bulbs are the main ingredient of this quintessentially Dutch spirit.
Prepared Foods

Trump Sandwich

In the wake of the 2016 American presidential election, political satire entered the local deli.
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Upcoming Events
Kelpius Cave in Philadelphia.
Nov 16
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cults at The Convent: Philadelphia and Beyond

Surrender your individuality as we explore various cult movements peripherally and directly connected to Philadelphia.
Nov 17
Pasadena, California

San Andreas Scavenger Hunt

Discover the signs of Southern California's most threatening earthquake fault, hidden in plain view.
Nov 17
Columbia City, Washington

Studio Tour: Bespoke Shoemaking

Visit industrial designer and shoemaker Michael Barakat in his studio to learn about the art of shoemaking.
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.
Nov 17
Los Angeles, California

The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels

A celebration of life, death, architecture, and the patron saint of Los Angeles.
Littleton Cemetery.
Nov 17
Littleton, Colorado

Littleton Cemetery History and Symbolism Tour

Discover pioneers, secret symbols, and cannibals in Littleton's oldest cemetery.
RiNo Graffiti 1
Nov 17
Denver

The Alleys of RiNo

Dig into the intersection of history, art, and culture through Denver's unique murals, graffiti, and street art.
The landmark gates
Nov 18
Chicago, Illinois

Rosehill Cemetery Walk

Take a stroll through history in Chicago's largest cemetery.
Diorama #8 "God's Universal Form."
Nov 18
Los Angeles, California

The Dioramas and Animatronics of the Bhagavad-gita Museum

Get ready to experience Krishna's Transcendental Manifestations.
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profiles

How a 'Bug Whisperer' Helps Haters Learn to Love Insects

“The fear and hatred of insects is just the fear of the unknown,” says Aaron Rodriques.
November 14, 2018
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weather

The Sun Set Off 4,000 Sea Mines During the Vietnam War

Only now do scientists fully understand just how strong a 1972 solar storm was.
November 14, 2018
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contests

The Competitive Book Sorters Who Spread Knowledge Around New York

Inside an annual contest of brains, brawn, and library logistics.
November 14, 2018
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space

Looking Back on NASA's Vivid 1970s Visions of Space Living

Feast your peepers on these artistic interpretations of a colonized cosmos.
November 13, 2018
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