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chill week

When Everyone Wanted to Be the Iceman

Before refrigeration, New York's ice-delivery men inspired raunchy jokes.
Kelly Robinson, Atlas Obscura
August 23, 2019
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cards

Sold: A Set of 54 Whisky Bottles, One for Every Playing Card

Only four such sets are known to exist.
Matthew Taub, Atlas Obscura
August 22, 2019
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chill week

The Perils and Pleasures of Bartending in Antarctica

At the South Pole, the freezer is just a hole in the wall to the ice outside.
Zoe Baillargeon, Atlas Obscura
August 22, 2019
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chill week

The Art, Science, and Allure of Spain's Water-Cooling Jugs

Used from time immemorial, this traditional technology is now fading away.
Ignacio Amigo, Atlas Obscura
August 22, 2019
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The Family Dynasty That Pursues Perfection in Shaved Ice

For three generations, the Hansens have made summer sno-ball season in New Orleans.
R. Blakeslee Gilpin, Atlas Obscura
August 21, 2019
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The Dinner Party That Served Up 50,000-Year-Old Bison Stew

When life gives you frozen bison, make dinner.
Paula Mejia, Atlas Obscura
August 21, 2019
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refugees

The Refugee Women Turning Tastes of Home Into a Food-Delivery Business

Fleeing conflict in Somalia, Afghanistan, and Iraq, they've created a rare melting pot in India.
Reina Gattuso, Atlas Obscura
August 20, 2019
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reindeer

The Key Ingredient in This Bread Is Reindeer Milk

Mongolia's last reindeer riders don’t rely on their herd just for transportation.
Breanna Wilson, Atlas Obscura
August 20, 2019
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chill week

The Quest to Find a Lost Arctic Explorer’s Buried Soup

An "Arctic mystery" may lead to a future of food under the permafrost.
Tal McThenia, Atlas Obscura
August 19, 2019
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food scare

When the Cure for Poisonous Cider Was Hours of Bathtime

Doctors sent "Devonshire colic" patients to soak in the town of Bath.
Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura
August 19, 2019
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banana

No, the Banana Apocalypse Is Not Around the Corner

But Colombia’s outbreak of lethal banana fungus is still bad news.
Sabrina Imbler, Atlas Obscura
August 16, 2019
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breakfast

Around the World in 380 Breakfasts

A cookbook devoted to morning meals showcases chocolate-fish porridge, ice-cream brioche, and more.
Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura
August 16, 2019
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peace

The Soup That Stopped a War

This two-ingredient dish allegedly halted religious conflict, and is still cherished today.
Luke Fater, Atlas Obscura
August 15, 2019
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burning questions

What the Heck Is Crab Rangoon Anyway?

How a fusion of at least four cuisines created a beloved and misunderstood dish.
Dan Nosowitz, Atlas Obscura
August 14, 2019
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renaissance

One of Florence's 'Wine Windows' Is Open Once More

It's a reminder of when Florentine families sold wine from their palace cellars.
Lisa Harvey, Atlas Obscura
August 14, 2019
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marketing

How Peru’s Inca Kola Triumphed Over Coke

Appeals to patriotism helped it become the country’s signature flavor.
Mark Hay, Atlas Obscura
August 13, 2019
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moonshine

Scientists Distilled Moonshine With Rye Grown in Chernobyl's Dead Zone

The local grain tested positive for radioactivity.
Luke Fater, Atlas Obscura
August 12, 2019
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secret lives of museums

How Museums Make Their Fake Foods Using Real Recipes

At Colonial Williamsburg, creating historic food scenes is a team sport.
Stephanie Burt, Atlas Obscura
August 12, 2019