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Updated May 8, 2024

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Grapefruit Is One of the Weirdest Fruits on the Planet

From its name, to its hazy origins, to its drug interactions, there's a lot going on beneath that thick rind.
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Richard Ligon’s map of Barbados, perfect for a round of livestock-themed “I Spy.”

Solved: The 300-Year-Old Mystery of Barbados's Pigs

Spoiler alert: They were probably peccaries.
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Detail of a historical sailor’s valentine by an unknown artist.

Sailors' Valentines Were Painstakingly Crafted, But Not by Sailors

They made great last-minute gifts after months at sea.
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