controversial cuisine
Not a Fan of Hawaiian Pizza, Processed Cheese, and California Rolls? Blame Canada
Fusion foods and innovations associated with the U.S. quietly have roots farther north.
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robots
When a Town Council and a Sci-fi Museum Went to War Over a Dalek
Thanks to support from the community and the world, the Doctor Who villain is rising again.
war
The Country That Still Considers Saddam Hussein a Hero
The dictator's face crops up on cars, playing cards, watches, and even Instagram.
abolitionsim
A Historical Dig Sheds Light on the Food of the Underground Railroad
Archaeologists found muskrat, turtle, and other edible remains in Harriet Tubman Country.
gods
Found: An Old Norse 'Godhouse' Fit for Thor and Odin
The site reflects how the rise of Christianity to the south affected the worship of the Norse pantheon.
glowing
The Spectacular Science of the Great Lakes' Glowing Rocks
Under UV light, some of them look downright magical.
elevators
Behind the Walls of a Sports Bar, Remnants of Florida's Early Years
How do you lose an entire elevator?
noise
Pandemic Quiet Means We Can Eavesdrop on Rare Australian Dolphins
Researchers are hoping to use the opportunity to get a better handle on their language.
forensics
Could a Tree Help Find a Decaying Corpse Nearby?
On a “body farm,” researchers are exploring whether the nutrients from human cadavers can change the look of plants, which authorities might use to locate missing persons.
abstract wonder
Behold, the Great Salt Lake's Wonderfully Colorful Salt Pans, From Space
Everything looks cool from the International Space Station.
disappearing world
This Artist Sculpts Animals and Flowers From Grains of Rice
Guorui Chen brought a hometown tradition back from extinction.
earthworks
How Drones Help Archaeologists Peer Into the Earth
A late-night drone flight spotted a large, circular earthwork beneath a field in Kansas.
tourism
The Art of Digging a Buried Building Out of Maine's Desert Dunes
The Spring House had been hidden for decades.
