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sustainable

Haunted Stays and Autumn Days in Colorado

There’s so much to love about fall in Colorado, some people never leave.
Sponsored by Visit Colorado
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mermaids

The City of Live Mermaids - Only in Florida

A childhood dream come true on the Gulf Coast is also an ode to roadside Americana and a love letter to Florida’s natural beauty.
Sponsored by VISIT FLORIDA
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midwest

The Enduring Midwestern Mystery of Blue Moon Ice Cream

And how—to the best of our ability—to make it at home.
August 30, 2021
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potatoes

Locally Famous Foods Are Now Getting Plaques Like Historical Sites

Syracuse got one for salt potatoes—could your hometown be next?
July 19, 2021
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future

For Sale: A $1 Million Bottle of Bordeaux Aged in Space

After 14 months on the ISS, the vintage Petrus could be yours.
May 10, 2021
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golf

The Sandwich Scandal at the Heart of the World’s Greatest Golfing Event

The Masters has it all—except its missing original pimento cheese recipe.
April 9, 2021
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rooftops

The Clever Architectural Feature That Makes Life on Bermuda Possible

How does an island with no lakes, rivers, or streams provide water for 65,000 people? Look up.
March 31, 2021
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vegetables

Inside the Gently Competitive World of Giant Vegetable Growing

Great Britain's greatest green thumbs break records every year.
February 24, 2021
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lobster

Why a Tiny Island Created the Biggest Marine Sanctuary in the South Atlantic

Tristan da Cunha was first inhabited to keep an eye on Napoleon; now residents are looking out for lobsters.
February 16, 2021
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hunting

Reintroducing the Big-Game Huntresses of the Ancient World

Men hunted, women gathered, right? It's a lot more complicated.
November 30, 2020
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french fries

My Hunt for the Original McDonald's French-Fry Recipe

Veteran line-cooks, experts, and die-hard fans tell the story of the fries that birthed an empire, then disappeared—until now.
November 23, 2020
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poop

What Ancient Toilets Reveal About the History of the Human Gut

Scientists are learning loads from medieval latrines.
October 20, 2020
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construction

What Will Mexico City Do With 2,000 Mammoth Bones?

The fate of an enormous trove of fossils hangs in the balance.
September 30, 2020
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mathematics

What Candy Can Teach Us About the Origin of Mysterious Stone Forests

A stunning geological phenomenon, sweetly explained.
September 21, 2020
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cows

When Botswana Farmers Paint Eyes on Their Cattle's Butts, Everyone Wins

The unlikely method may reshape an unhealthy relationship between farmers and lions.
August 31, 2020
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cookbooks

A University Is Turning Historical Mexican Recipes Into Free E-Books

The project is meant to inspire home cooks during the pandemic.
July 29, 2020
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summer

Around the World in Summer Treats That You Can Make at Home

Stay in and chill out with recipes for a historic Indian noodle dessert, Japanese fruit sandwiches, and more.
July 28, 2020
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how the sausage gets made

The Japanese Seabirds Who Fish for the Emperor

With only nine master fishermen left, a centuries-old tradition is at risk.
July 27, 2020
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hobby

The Internet's Greatest Archive of Food History Needs a New Curator

A New Jersey reference librarian’s magnum opus could really use your help.
July 15, 2020
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organic

The Lost Art of Growing Blueberries With Fire

Using all four elements to grow the perfect berry.
July 6, 2020
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kitchen

How to Make Smoked Foods From Around the World on Your Stovetop

With advice and recipes from a renowned expert.
July 1, 2020
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police

Why Are NYPD Cruisers Playing the Ice Cream Truck Jingle?

The melody occupies a niche space at the intersection of ice cream, entertainment, and Black history.
June 16, 2020
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food shortage innovation

6 Comfort Foods Born of Historic Times of Discomfort

When the going got tough, the tough left recipes.
June 9, 2020
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cocktails

11 Cocktails From Around the World That You Can Make at Home

You can't travel, but you could probably use a drink.
May 21, 2020