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How a Jesus-Shaped Cake Incurred the Wrath of Argentina

The dessert, which was part of an art exhibit, caused an uproar when a politician had a slice.

Paula Mejia, Atlas Obscura

Found: Evidence of Italy's Oldest Olive Oil

It was discovered on shards of pottery uncovered 20 years ago.

Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura

Meet the 'Citrus Archaeologist' Who Rediscovered Dozens of Ancient Plants

Paolo Galeotti unearthed the citruses at Florence's Villa di Castello gardens, which belonged to the Medicis.

Federico Formica, Atlas Obscura

The Fabulous Food Hats of Maor Zabar

Now you can wear hot dogs, pizza, and sushi on your head.

Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura

Remembering When Only Barbarians Drank Milk

"Butter eater" was once a terrible insult.

Mark Kurlansky, Atlas Obscura

Did Mister Softee Just Taunt New York City?

An eerie version of the jingle sharply contrasts a former attempt to silence it.

Paula Mejia, Atlas Obscura

How the U.S. Army Botched Feeding Its Female Soldiers in WWII

Outcomes included weight gain, sexual harassment, and skipping meals.

Natasha Frost, Atlas Obscura

Why Beans Were an Ancient Emblem of Death

Fava beans can be lethal.

Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura

Inside Birmingham’s Disappearing Balti Cuisine

Historic establishments struggle with staff crunches and competition.

Daniel Stephen Homer and Natalie Grover, Atlas Obscura

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The Designer Making Board Games You Can Eat

Win or lose, all that's left are crumbs.

Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura

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Unearthing Portugal's Wine of the Dead, a Relic From the Napoleonic Wars

The invasions led to an unexpected discovery.

Rafaela Ferraz, Atlas Obscura

The Ephemeral Butter Art of Tibetan Buddhism

The artists need cold fingers and plenty of patience.

Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura

In Istanbul, Drinking Coffee in Public Was Once Punishable by Death

Rulers throughout Europe and the Middle East once tried to ban the black brew.

Mark Hay, Atlas Obscura

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The Old Agricultural Tradition Reuniting Modern Families

In rural France, filling homes with pate and sausage was once a matter of survival.

Liz Sanders, Atlas Obscura

Was the Long Island Iced Tea Invented in ... Tennessee?

"Not since the 'Battle of Long Island' has Long Island's honor been so challenged."

Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura

This Indian Winery Wants You to Try Kiwi Wine

A wife-and-husband team hopes the unusual drink will benefit a remote and rugged region.

Ariel Sophia Bardi, Atlas Obscura

Early Hackers Used Whistles From Cap’n Crunch Cereal Boxes

You can draw a line from the tiny toys to Apple Inc.

Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura

Remembering the ‘Knocker-Ups’ Hired to Wake Workers With Pea Shooters

Rise and shine!

Paula Mejia, Atlas Obscura