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Try the Chips of the Future, Today

Chirps chips come in several flavors, are extremely tasty, and just happen to be made out of crickets.

Cara Giaimo, Atlas Obscura

February 26, 2018

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The Hidden History of Bathing in Soup Broth

Doctors and folk practitioners alike swore by its healing properties.

Susanna Forrest, Atlas Obscura

February 26, 2018

Complete This 2,000-Piece Puzzle to Win Free Cheese

Dairy has never been so puzzling.

Paula Mejia, Atlas Obscura

February 23, 2018

How Killer Rice Crippled Tokyo and the Japanese Navy

One stubborn doctor pioneered a cure.

Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura

February 22, 2018

Remembering When London's Pubs Were Full at 7 a.m.

Drinking eight pints of beer a day was once routine.

Jessica Furseth, Atlas Obscura

February 22, 2018

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Meet Hercules, One of America’s Early Celebrity Chefs

Heralded for his food, the enslaved cook headed the first presidential kitchen.

Daniel Crown, Atlas Obscura

February 21, 2018

The Artist Crafting Hyperrealistic Felt Foods

Huong Huynh makes fabric fare look good enough to eat.

Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura

February 21, 2018

Michiganders Can Order the World’s Largest Pizza Delivered to Their Doorsteps

No delivery charge if you live within 5 miles!

Paula Mejia, Atlas Obscura

February 20, 2018

How Much Would Chinese Food Cost on the Moon in 2080?

Andy Weir on creating a believable food culture for his latest sci-fi novel.

Alex Mayyasi, Atlas Obscura

February 20, 2018

The Wild Ancient Greek Drinking Game That Required Throwing Wine

Strategic flicking was the name of this game, known as kottabos.

Jim Clarke , Atlas Obscura

February 19, 2018

Saying Farewell to Mr. Okra, New Orleans's Musical Produce Seller

His chant and truck were symbols of the Crescent City.

Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura

February 19, 2018

The Special Stew at the Heart of Sumo Wrestling

Why one dish defines an entire sport.

Natasha Frost, Atlas Obscura

February 16, 2018

Found: 19th-Century Champagne Bottles in a Collapsed Cellar

"They’ll definitely be tasted, but we’re taking our time.”

Vittoria Traverso, Atlas Obscura

February 16, 2018

The Most Unusual Menus From Libraries Around the World

Featuring fur, space flight, and Abraham Lincoln.

Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura

February 16, 2018

How to Sell a $300 Chocolate Bar

Follow the wine playbook.

Ximena N. Larkin, Atlas Obscura

February 16, 2018

A Mustache Guard to Help You Drink Like a Victorian

Whisker Dams keep your facial hair dry in most any beverage situation.

Eric Grundhauser, Atlas Obscura

February 16, 2018

5 Unique South Korean Foods You Can Order Online

Celebrate the Winter Olympics with tangy rice wine and acorn jelly.

The Gastro Obscura Team , Atlas Obscura

February 15, 2018

Nostradamus Wrote Prophecies; He Also Made Jelly

His cookbook contained recipes for sweets and plague remedies.

Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura

February 15, 2018