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subculture

The 'Rock Food' Feast That Looks Good Enough to Eat

Welcome to the world of rockhounds, pebble puppies, and a bizarre art installation almost 40 years in the making.
Diana Hubbell, Atlas Obscura
December 17, 2021
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appalachia

The Healing History of Appalachian Christmas Sweets

Cakes and cookies baked during the holiday were thought to have special powers.
Sara Mellas, Atlas Obscura
December 16, 2021
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historical recipes

Make the Crystal-Clear Milk Cocktail Loved by a Spy and a Founding Father

Upgrade your punch game with a 400-year-old science trick.
Diana Hubbell, Atlas Obscura
December 16, 2021
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cave paintings

Found: A 7,500-Year-Old Cave Painting of Humans Gathering Honey

Back then, it was more like hunting.
Omnia Saed, Atlas Obscura
December 16, 2021
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drinks

How to Turn Your Christmas Tree Into Cocktails

Cooking with evergreens has a long history.
Julia Georgallis, Atlas Obscura
December 14, 2021
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nuns

What’s So Special About Monk-Made Food?

The enduring appeal of beer, cheesecake, and ferments made at convents and temples.
Alex Mayyasi, Atlas Obscura
December 14, 2021
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home-cooked holidays

A Brief History of Germany’s Favorite Flaming Punch

How a fiery bowl of booze became a Christmas classic.
Sam O'Brien, Atlas Obscura
December 13, 2021
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home-cooked history

How to Make Nobel Ice Cream, the World's Smartest Dessert

You may not be a prize winner, but you can eat like one.
Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura
December 10, 2021
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pandemic

Indian Millennials Are Flocking To Farms—and Traditional Ingredients

Amid COVID-19, some have swapped urban bustle for rural nostalgia.
Cheena Kapoor, Atlas Obscura
December 10, 2021
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marriage foods

In India, a Sweet Tradition Calls for Head-To-Toe Sugar Jewelry

Maharashtra's halwa dagine symbolizes hope for future blessings.
Shoma Abhyankar, Atlas Obscura
December 9, 2021
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historical recipes

The Art of Brewing Historical Beers

Drink like King Midas and George Washington with these brews.
Sam O'Brien, Atlas Obscura
December 7, 2021
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urban planning

No Longer Ignored, Mumbai’s Ornate Drinking Fountains Are Bubbling Back to Life

Some are 20 feet tall.
Kamakshi Ayyar, Atlas Obscura
December 6, 2021
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subculture

Meet the Proud Shoppers of Aldi’s ‘Aisle of Shame’

This aisle has its own subculture and fan club.
Sara Murphy, Atlas Obscura
December 2, 2021
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asian america

The Hidden, Magnificent History of Chop Suey

Discrimination and mistranslation have long obscured the dish's true origins.
Miranda Brown, Atlas Obscura
November 30, 2021
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wishlist

Our Favorite Gadgets, Cookbooks, and Snacks for the Holidays

A very Gastro Obscura gift guide.
Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura
November 29, 2021
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thanksgiving

The Surprising Resilience of the Hog Island Fig

Virginia's Eastern Shore has rallied around a sweet, centuries-old local delicacy.
Rachel Kester, Atlas Obscura
November 24, 2021
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food art

Behold Denmark's Gravity-Defying Marzipan Cake

Creating one of these cornucopias is expensive and time-consuming.
Priya Mani, Atlas Obscura
November 23, 2021
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hall

Americans Once Celebrated Thanksgiving with Tricks, Treats, and Mayhem

Ragamuffin Day looked a whole lot like Halloween.
Diana Hubbell, Atlas Obscura
November 23, 2021