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Category Archives: Health & Diet
Why So Many Diners Look Like Train Cars
I kind of always had this question. Nice to know the answer.
The Quest to Recreate a Lost and ‘Terrifying’ Medieval Mead
A type of mead from the 13th century that involves carmelizing honey, which sounds insane.
Medieval Pantry Stocked With Spices Found in 500-Year-Old Shipwreck
How the upper crust travelled 500 years ago.
5 ‘International’ Foods That Were Invented In The US
You know, sometimes we improve on things. Sometimes we make a mockery of the original. Here are some foods that kind of threat the needle and favor the former.
Here’s What A Chef Orders To Test A New Barbecue Restaurant
Want to put a new BBQ joint to the test? Get the brisket.
France Debuts Scratch-And-Sniff Postage Stamps That Smell Like Baguettes
Scratch-and-sniff postage stamps. This is pretty awesome, though I imagine if anyone tries to do this with durian the global postal service will revolt.
Indiana judge rules tacos and burritos are, in fact, sandwiches
Indiana is for idiots. A taco is not a sandwich. You are thinking of a torta. Which are, in fact, delicious.
The Brewer Updating an Ancient French Beer for Modern Drinkers
What is old is new again for this maker of cervoise.
What’s In A Slim Jim, Really?
Questions you weren’t sure you wanted answered.