Culture
Shared traditions, belief systems and values among a social group
Subway Is Just as Bad For You as McDonald’s
This ad for Subway sandwiches reminds you that, unlike their fast food competitors that sell burgers and fries and shakes, Subway is healthy. That seems obvious, since they’re selling sandwiches with lettuce on them while other places sell fattening burgers. But a new study suggests that in fact eating at Subway might be less healthy [...]
May 16, 2013 |
By Rose Eveleth
E. Coli Can Survive the Freezing Cold Winter Hidden in Manure
Even the harsh Canadian winter can't kill these hardy bacteria
May 15, 2013 |
By Colin Schultz
When Heineken Bottles Were Square
In 1963, Alfred Heineken created a beer bottle that could also function as a brick to build houses in impoverished countries.
May 15, 2013 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
Five Ways to Enjoy a Walnut
In France's Périgord region, never mind the truffles, foie gras and wine--at least for a day--because this country is ground zero of the noble walnut
May 13, 2013 |
By Alastair Bland
$18 for a Dozen Eggs by 2010? Inflation Fears in 1982
The Omni Future Almanac predicted that a gallon of gas would be cheaper than a quart of milk
May 10, 2013 |
By Matt Novak
Hawaiian Musician Dennis Kamakahi Donates His Guitar
Slack Key guitar music sounds new notes for history of cowboys and the West in ceremony honoring the Hawaiian composer
May 07, 2013 |
By Joann Stevens
The History of Baseball Stadium Nachos
From a Mexican maitre 'd's mishap in 1943 to the gooey, orange stuff you put on your chips at the baseball game today.
May 07, 2013 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
Events May 7-9: Finding Our Way, a Quinoa Celebreation and String Quartets
This week, learn how time can tell us where we are, experience Bolivian culture and listen to musicians from the Marlboro Music Festival
May 06, 2013 |
By Paul Bisceglio
Celebrate the Kentucky Derby With Henry Clay’s Mint Julep Recipe
Sip one of Henry Clay's very own mint juleps or spoon down a bowl of burgoo, aka roadkill soup
May 03, 2013 |
By Rachel Nuwer
What to Really Eat on Cinco de Mayo
Put down the margarita and tacos and pick up a chalupa
May 03, 2013 |
By Shaylyn Esposito
It’s Fine to Eat Standing Up
Should we add eating standing up to the list of food no-no's? It's unclear, science says
May 02, 2013 |
By Rose Eveleth
Happy Birthday to the Father of Modern Neuroscience, Who Wanted to Be an Artist
Ramón y Cajal may have changed neuroscience forever, but he always maintained his original childhood passion for art
May 01, 2013 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Our Battle Against Extinction, 100 Recipes and More Recent Books Reviewed
Growing up as a poor Astor and the roots of psychiatry
May 2013 |
By Chloë Schama
Strawberries Still Green? You’re on Trend!
Chefs around the country are experimenting with the springy, tart version of this favorite berry. Try pickling them yourself
April 30, 2013 |
By Twilight Greenaway
Meet the Woman Who Taste-Tested Hitler’s Dinner
Now 95, Margot Woelk is ready to share her story of life in the Wolf's Lair
April 29, 2013 |
By Colin Schultz
Events April 30-May 2: Origins of the Renaissance, Native Crafts and History Reanimated
This week, hear how a Roman emperor may have started the Renaissance, make your own Native art and meet digital animation artist Kota Ezawa
April 29, 2013 |
By Paul Bisceglio
Fish Bladders Are Actually a Thing People Smuggle, And They’re Worth a Lot of Money
One bladder from the totoaba macdonaldi fish can garner $5,000 in the United States, and over $10,000 in Asia
April 26, 2013 |
By Rose Eveleth
Europe’s Hypocritical History of Cannibalism
From prehistory to the present with many episodes in between, the region has a surprisingly meaty history of humans eating humans
April 25, 2013 |
By Sarah Everts
Children of the 1980s Build Their Cities of Tomorrow
Kids tend to be pretty optimistic, but each generation betrays its own fears about the future
April 24, 2013 |
By Matt Novak
Pediatricians to Kids: Do Not Eat Straight Cinnamon
As it turns out, trying to eat that much cinnamon can be really bad for you
April 22, 2013 |
By Rose Eveleth
