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A food safety expert explains the scientific reasons why salmonella outbreaks in peanut butter—like the one earlier this week—are so common
November 30, 2012
| By K. Annabelle Smith
David Liittschwager travels to the world's richest ecosystems, photographing all the critters that pass through his "biocube" in 24 hours
November 30, 2012
| By Jeff Greenwald
Meaningful purchases trump frenetic shopping and closets bulging with new clothes
November 29, 2012
| By Emily Spivack
In response to a changing economy and demographic shift toward urban areas, the deserted homes of Schlitz, PBR and other beers are being repurposed
November 28, 2012
| By Jimmy Stamp
In a new book, 75 artists illustrate questions scientists haven't fully answered yet
November 28, 2012
| By Megan Gambino
From E-Z Bake to national champ, Jennifer Nystrom knows pies
November 21, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
The origin of Pabst's iconic blue ribbon dates back to one of the most important gatherings in American history
November 20, 2012
| By Jimmy Stamp
Take a closer look at where the staples of the holiday dinner originate -- from farms across the country, both large and small
November 20, 2012
| By K. Annabelle Smith
In a new book, the editors of Cook's Illustrated share some secrets to preparing the perfect holiday feast
November 20, 2012
| By Megan Gambino
Meet the artist who burns her creations to amazing effect
December 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
The innovative bassist and winner of the Smithsonian American Ingenuity Award for performing arts is taking jazz to a whole new place
December 2012
| By dream hampton
The Smithsonian American Ingenuity Award winner for visual arts transformed filmmaking as he assembled a new myth out of Hurricane Katrina
December 2012
| By Franz Lidz
Seeking comfort, holiday diners will don elastic to indulge their expanding waistlines. They should thank Thomas Hancock and his "masticator"
November 19, 2012
| By Emily Spivack
The more talkative half of the famed magic duo says that even for professionals, this magic act is a tough act to swallow
December 2012
| By Penn Jillette
From the classical era to modern music, flames have lent a spark to some of the greatest tunes of all time
December 2012
| By Zachary Woolfe
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Hostess, the bakery responsible for Twinkies, is declaring bankruptcy and liquidating its assets
November 16, 2012
| By Jesse Rhodes
With yarn made from discarded plastic bags, Australian artist Helle Jorgensen stitches delicate sculptures of corals
November 16, 2012
| By Megan Gambino
With their origins at a London bespoke tailor, the suits of 007 are sharp—almost as sharp as a dagger shoe
November 16, 2012
| By Emily Spivack
With over 500 different disposable plastic lids, the architect-collector has pieced together a history of American innovation and culture
November 15, 2012
| By K. Annabelle Smith
Huguette Roe makes compressed cans, pipes and paper look like abstract art
November 14, 2012
| By Megan Gambino
In Tokyo, a reservation-only photo booth spits out three-dimensional replicas of its subjects
November 13, 2012
| By Sarah C. Rich
Even in 1958, the American flag was designed through crowdsourcing amateurs. If Puerto Rico joins the union, who will design the 51-star flag?
November 12, 2012
| By Sarah C. Rich
The stylish spy wore a Rolex and sunglasses that you can't buy on Black Friday on any other day
November 09, 2012
| By Emily Spivack
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