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Stories from Amanda Fiegl

An Australian bull dog ant tends larvae.

The Hidden World of Ants

A new photo exhibit featuring the work of biologist Mark Moffett reminds us that we still live in an age of discovery

Now serving grief: Irwin (right) gives Holcomb (left) a lesson on why no plebe should ever forget the menu.

Up in Arms Over a Co-Ed Plebe Summer

The first women to attend the Naval Academy became seniors in 1979. Photographer Lucian Perkins was there as the old order changed

Chewing gum has been around for centuries.

A Brief History of Chewing Gum

The Mayans and Aztecs were the first to unlock the positive properties of gum

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Swiss Chard Pizza

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Asparagus Fries

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Kicking off CSA Season

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Hamburger History

A recipe from 1763 cements the hamburger’s place in American culture

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The History of Spices

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