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Inside the Malaysian Museum Devoted to McDonald's Toys

Lee Choon Chiek has spent four decades collecting 70,000 toys, Happy Meal boxes, Grimace costumes, and more.

Joni Chng, Atlas Obscura

The Truth Behind the Girl Scout Cookie Graveyard

Even popular cookies can end up permanently cut from the roster.

Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura

The Woman Preserving a Beloved Bean Collection

The "Friends of Sam Birch" plant dozens of bean varieties each year.

Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura

The World's Northernmost Town Toasts the Sun With Mangosteens

Svalbard bids goodbye to dark season with an exotic “Fruit Party.”

Jennifer Fergesen, Atlas Obscura

The Ice Cream Cocktail Born in a Spectacular Victorian Food Hall

Soyer Au Champagne is one of the legacies of Alexis Soyer, the first—and most ambitious—celebrity chef of the 1800s.

Amanda Schuster, Atlas Obscura

Cutting-Edge Tech Could Spare America’s Unwanted Chickens From Culling

"In-ovo sexing" would revolutionize the chicken industry, but consumers have to want it first.

Andrew Coletti, Atlas Obscura

The Indian Village That Revolves Around Gulab Jamuns

More than two dozen shops in Maigalganj sell this famous dessert.

Teja Lele, Atlas Obscura

The Revolution Begins in the Cookbook Store

Paige Lipari, founder of Archestratus, is changing the world one potluck at a time.

Diana Hubbell, Atlas Obscura

How a Dinner Series Brought Borobudur’s Stone Reliefs to Life

The most famous monument in Indonesia shaped these ninth century–inspired feasts.

Andrew Coletti, Atlas Obscura

Why Scientists Are Mixing Wasabi and Ancient Papyrus

Vapors from the delicious food have a surprising effect.

Hannah Seo, Atlas Obscura

Flambé Your Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

This retro cooking trend is back.

Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura

Podcast: What Happens to the Food You Try to Sneak Into the Airport?

We go inside one of the busiest airports in the world with a simple question.

The Podcast Team , Atlas Obscura

A Rare Look Inside Britain's 'Sublime Society of Beefsteaks'

The secret dining club has extolled patriotism, masculinity, and meat since 1735.

Rachel Naismith, Atlas Obscura

It's Lent. Do You Know Where Your Fish Fry Is?

Across the country, communities are mapping out where to get their seasonal fish fix.

Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura

February 28, 2024

Ancient Egyptians Celebrated the Feast of Drunkenness with Blood-Red Beer

One of history's earliest mixed drinks was made to appease a ferocious goddess.

Diana Hubbell, Atlas Obscura

February 26, 2024

This 1,700 Year Old Egg Never Broke—And Now It’s Further Stunning Scientists

They still can’t fully crack the mystery.

Colleen Kelly, Atlas Obscura

February 23, 2024

If Mother Nature Could Dine in Denver, This is Where She’d Eat

From carbon-neutral brewing to responsible fishing, these nine establishments are spearheading a greener Denver food scene.

9 One-of-a-Kind Restaurants You’ll Only Find in Denver

From a Wonka-inspired dessert bar to a beer hall for pro wrestlers, these are a few of Denver’s most unique eateries.