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french revolution

The Diner That Became a Haven for New York’s Gay Communities

Butchers, drag queens, and Club Kids broke bread together at Florent.
October 5, 2018
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cities

Non-Human Mammals Love the Suburbs, Too

A new study suggests they're learning to live in the urban sprawl.
October 5, 2018
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show & tell

Share Your Favorite Culinary Myths

From stomach melons to the five-second rule, let's talk about food fables.
October 5, 2018
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entomology

Tag, You're an Insect

Tracking small creatures is frustrating, delicate, fascinating work.
October 5, 2018
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facial hair

The Great French Mustache Strike of 1907

Parisian waiters had to fight for the right to manly whiskers.
October 5, 2018
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objects of intrigue

A Closer Look at a Million-Dollar Medieval Manuscript

You can buy it this weekend if you like.
October 5, 2018
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ecuador

A Day in the Life of a Galápagos Guide

Luis Yanez walks us through a day of tortoise traffic and blue-footed boobies.
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5 Must-Try Dishes for Colombia-Bound Travelers

Internationally recognized chef Leonor Espinosa shares her picks.
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Meet a Baker Giving Life to Día de los Muertos Celebrations

Oliverio Xicotencatl offers a glimpse at the busiest time of the year at his bakery.
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treehouses

The Private Magic of Treehouses

Readers share what makes their favorite treetop hideaways so special.
October 4, 2018
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gastro obscura profiles

The Potato Whisperer

Manuel Choqque Bravo’s delicious, colorful creations are adored by world-class chefs.
October 4, 2018
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surfing

The Legendary Black Surfer Who Challenged Stereotypes

In his short 24 years, Nick Gabaldón made an impact on California surfing culture that is still felt today.
October 4, 2018
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poison

All the Very Bad Ways That Castor Seeds Have Been Used

Not only does it taste gross, but castor oil was used as an instrument of political control for years.
October 4, 2018
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flags

Sold: The Flag That Hurricane Florence Shredded on Camera

A metaphor for weathering a storm.
October 4, 2018
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food heists

In Germany, an Entire Vineyard of Grapes Has Gone Missing

Police suspect a rival grape-grower got a little jelly.
October 3, 2018
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environment

How a Hurricane Prompted Guatemala to Prioritize Land Preservation

Hurricane Stan hit 13 years ago today.
October 3, 2018
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show & tell

Tell Us About That One Place You'll Never Tire of Visiting

You tried to travel elsewhere, but they just keep pulling you back in.
October 3, 2018
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extinct animals

How to Write an Opera About Locusts

In Wyoming, a buzzworthy bug mystery hits the stage.
October 3, 2018