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police

Worldwide Fake Food Crackdown Seizes Monkey Meat, Locusts, Painted Olives

There were also Kalashnikovs, chicken intestines, and sardines.
Erik Shilling, Atlas Obscura
April 6, 2016
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ships

How Black Pepper Won Europe From a Tastier Pepper

Europe fell in love with long pepper before black pepper came to dominate spice cabinets.
Sarah Laskow, Atlas Obscura
April 6, 2016
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found

Found: Ancient Non-Stick Pans

A pottery dump at Cumae reveals that red-slip pottery is the best to cook chicken in.
Sarah Laskow, Atlas Obscura
March 31, 2016
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cults

Searching for the Last Bottles of a Cult-Classic Dr Pepper

Is Dublin Dr Pepper truly gone?
Sarah Laskow, Atlas Obscura
March 29, 2016
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tedium

How Breakfast Cereal Evolves Across Borders

Take Canada's "meal replacement in a bowl," for example.
Ernie Smith, Atlas Obscura
March 28, 2016
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ice cream

There's a Madagascar Vanilla Shortage Threatening Your Ice Cream

The country had a poor harvest.
Erik Shilling, Atlas Obscura
March 25, 2016
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features

The Mustard Pickle Tragedy Unfolding in Newfoundland

The disappearance of a favorite condiment brand is rocking the island to its core.
Cara Giaimo, Atlas Obscura
March 24, 2016
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evil plants

Wheat's Evil Twin Has Been Intoxicating Humans For Centuries

Darnel is poisonous, but in small enough doses can give food a special kick.
Sarah Laskow, Atlas Obscura
March 22, 2016
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garbage week

The Voluminous Shell Heaps Hidden in Plain Sight All Over NYC

Oyster middens were everywhere for thousands of years, until suddenly they weren't.
Natalie Zarrelli, Atlas Obscura
March 17, 2016
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turtles

Fleeting Wonders: Giant, Lucky Turtles Made Of Rice

Cara Giaimo, Atlas Obscura
February 24, 2016
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new jersey

That's Not Mystery Meat, It's New Jersey's Beloved Pork Roll

Claire Landsbaum, Atlas Obscura
February 24, 2016
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politics

Is a '!' Good For Your Brand? We Asked Some Experts

Tao Tao Holmes, Atlas Obscura
February 23, 2016
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sailors

The Scandalous Decision to Pickle Admiral Horatio Nelson in Brandy

Romie Stott, Atlas Obscura
February 19, 2016
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ice cream

Video Wonder: Instant Ice Cream Rolls

Tao Tao Holmes, Atlas Obscura
February 19, 2016
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cake

Toward a Unified Theory of the New York Cheesecake

Dan Nosowitz, Atlas Obscura
February 18, 2016
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columns

The Surprisingly Sticky Tale of the Hadza and the Honeyguide Bird

Cara Giaimo, Atlas Obscura
February 17, 2016
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social movements

How the Women-Led 'Bread Boycotts' Changed 20th Century Food Pricing

Andy Wright, Atlas Obscura
February 15, 2016
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valentine's day

Give Your Beloved a Sweet, Glistening Brain for Valentine’s Day

Tao Tao Holmes, Atlas Obscura
February 10, 2016