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The Ancient Walled Gardens Designed to Nurture a Single Citrus Tree

Giardini Panteschi are found only on the windswept island of Pantelleria.

Kristan Lawson, Atlas Obscura

How a Frozen Pizza Brand Became Norway’s Unofficial National Dish

Grandiosa has dominated both the country’s pizza sales and music charts.

Ilana Gordon, Atlas Obscura

The Rise and Fall of the Hormel Girls, Who Sold America on SPAM

The Spamettes sang and danced and glamorized canned meat.

Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura

Do You Order the Second-Cheapest Wine?

Help us investigate a popular ordering strategy.

Alex Mayyasi, Atlas Obscura

How a Gang of Thirsty Thieves Stole Over $500,000 Worth of Wine

Two people have been sentenced for participating in several California heists.

Paula Mejia, Atlas Obscura

Found: Samuel Taylor Coleridge's Coffin in a Wine Cellar

The poet's remains were rediscovered in London earlier this week.

Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura

When the Dried Plum Lobby Tried to Make Pruneburgers Happen

The fastest way to end a prune surplus? Puree them into school lunches.

Michael Waters, Atlas Obscura

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Why Are Bananas, Nuts, and Crackers the Only Foods That Say 'Crazy'?

An investigation into how three snacks became associated with madness.

Dan Nosowitz, Atlas Obscura

The Forgotten Nazi History of ‘One-Pot Meals’

Officials believed the stews and soups had the power to unite Germany.

Natasha Frost, Atlas Obscura

Found: 1,500-Year-Old Burnt Onion Linked to 'Sweden's Pompeii'

The ancient vegetable affirms a Swedish island's ties to the Roman Empire.

Christina Ayele Djossa, Atlas Obscura

Sewing Kits, Umbilical Cords, and Mold: Here’s What You Keep in Royal Dansk Tins

Storing buttons and baubles in these cookie containers is a phenomenon.

Paula Mejia, Atlas Obscura

The Story Behind New York City's New Egg House

If you visit this pop-up, you’ll enter the dreams of Ellis the egg.

Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura

The Beloved Pie Shop in an Amish and Mennonite Vacation Town

Modest clothing stands out in a beach town. So does amazing pastry.

Amanda Leigh LIchtenstein, Atlas Obscura

Why Do Fantasy Novels Have So Much Food?

Writers since Tolkien have conjured magical feasts for readers.

Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura

In New Orleans, Crawfish Boils Can Be a Jewish Tradition Too

Even if it's not exactly kosher.

Naomi Tomky, Atlas Obscura

The Microbiologist Sniffing Out the World's Perfect Cheese

Rachel Dutton's studies of bacteria may have a huge impact on dairy as we know it.

Lauren Williams, Atlas Obscura

Listen to the Sick Beats of Rhubarb Growing in the Dark

Snap, crackle, produce.

Eric Grundhauser, Atlas Obscura

Why Coconuts Were Accused of Meddling in Politics

The fruits are thought by some to power black magic rituals.

Paula Mejia, Atlas Obscura