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Tal McThenia writes about arts, culture and history and is the author of A CASE FOR SOLOMON: BOBBY DUNBAR AND THE KIDNAPPING THAT HAUNTED A NATION. He lives in Sullivan County, NY and NYC.
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The Curious Case of Monte Carlo’s Suspect 'Suicide Epidemic'

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

An "Arctic mystery" may lead to a future of food under the permafrost.

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How a Candy Craze Almost Wiped Out the Barrel Cactus

Fake legends and Southwest imagery sold crystalized cactus to Americans.

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The Lethal Lunch That Shook Scotland

From cold cuts to cold case.

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How a Football Team Became Mascots for Vegetarianism

In 1907, a championship squad changed what it meant to eat meat-free.

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