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Assembling the gigantic bagel and lox.
world's largest

What It's Like to Make the World's Largest Bagel and Lox

The 213-pounder will be evaluated for a Guinness World Record.
Paula Mejia February 9, 2018
Al Capone's 1931 mugshot.
al capone

How the Capones Strong-Armed Their Way Into the Dairy Business

Al and Ralph may have influenced food safety labeling and your pizza’s cheese.
Paula Mejia February 9, 2018
A linguistic scramble.
food

Norway's Olympic Team Bought 15,000 Eggs due to a Google Translate Mistake

It added an extra zero.
Anne Ewbank February 8, 2018
They're cute, but you really shouldn't.
animals

The CDC Is Begging People to Stop Cuddling Chickens

Snuggling and smooching your poultry may end in salmonella.
Anne Ewbank February 7, 2018
A puzzle jug, c. 1660 - 1690.
objects of intrigue

Puzzle Jugs, the Drinking Vessels Designed to Confound

If you're thirsty for problem-solving, these pitchers are perfect.
Carly Silver February 7, 2018
Slightly Fires the Emperor recipe by Jowett Yu.
food

7 Wonderfully Bizarre Illustrations From a New Chinese Cookbook

Interpreting red bean ice cream, General Tso’s Gator, and pao cai as art.
Mithila Phadke February 7, 2018
The inside of a Doritos bag.
food

‘Doritos for Women’ Were Doomed to Taste Terrible

A study shows that chips' crunching sound amplifies how they taste.
Paula Mejia February 6, 2018
You won't find Carolina Reaper ice cream in Baskin Robbins anytime soon.
food

Would You Eat This Dangerously Spicy Ice Cream?

It's made with one of the world's hottest chilies.
Anne Ewbank February 6, 2018
The original cookie.
food

The First Girl Scout Cookie Was Surprisingly Boring

No coconut, chocolate, or mint in sight.
Anne Ewbank February 5, 2018
Your Vietnamese coffee probably comes out of this tin.
food

The Secret Ingredient to America's Vietnamese Coffee

Chicory blends from New Orleans provided a taste of home.
Anne Ewbank February 5, 2018
The scene of the crime: L'Orangerie closed its doors in 2006, after 29 years of business.
restaurants

The Court Case That Killed the 'Ladies Menu'

Upscale restaurants once listed prices only for men.
Natasha Frost February 2, 2018
Mm, calamari.
insects

Why Picky Eaters Are Partial to Calamari and Not Squid

Changing languages can make a big difference.
Paula Mejia February 1, 2018
Mmmmmmm.
food

Wishlist: A Pan for Making Danish Pancake Puffs

Smother your troubles in pancake puffs.
Sarah Laskow February 1, 2018
The inside of hala fruits contain vibrant colors and sweet nectar.
food

6 Fruits With Surprising Flavors

Why settle for a banana when you could be tasting lemon meringue pie?
The Gastro Obscura Team February 1, 2018
Order up, number 30.
objects of intrigue

The Fast Food Numbering System That Repeatedly Inspires Theft

Swiping Whataburger’s table tents is almost a rite of passage.
Paula Mejia January 31, 2018
This ham looks good enough to carve.
art

Feast Your Eyes on This Glorious Crocheted Food

Trevor Smith's creations are fuzzy, cozy, and downright edible-looking.
Anne Ewbank January 31, 2018
A view of rice fields from above Ozuchi.
museums

The Man Trying to Save His Village From the Forest

Noboru Nimaida wants to preserve an old way of life.
Hannah Kirshner January 31, 2018
Ancient writing can be delicious.
ancient technology

When Ancient Writing Is an Art, Science, and Snack

If you're going to practice writing cuneiform, why not do it on a cookie?
Jessica Leigh Hester January 30, 2018