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A tour through the patent files reveals a wide range of odd shapes, which collectively are a far cry from the elbow-shaped pasta of your youth
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Connecticut-based artist Bryan Nash Gill uses ink to draw out the growth rings of a variety of tree species
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Restauranteurs across the nation are feeding a new trend by feeding hot sauce into whiskey oak barrels
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The museum director and former film studies professor examines Quentin Tarantino's take on slavery
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Filmmaker Bryan Hurt explores what makes soul food so personal, starting with his own father's health struggle, in a PBS film premiering tonight
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The Fisher Space Pen has been made famous by Apollo astronauts and Jerry Seinfeld. But just how does it work? And is NASA really spend millions making it?
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How does the Scoville Scale rate the relative spiciness of a chili pepper?
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A clever artist uses a scalpel and tweezers to cut beautiful bird silhouettes out of feathers
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From food pairings to the best brews for beginners, Dan Koester presents a comprehensive guide to craft beer
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When the President signed the fiscal cliff deal from 4,800 miles away, he did it with the help of a device that dates back to Thomas Jefferson
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The New Orleans classic has its roots in the roscon de reyes, a Spanish treat for the 12th day of Christmas
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Peter Jackson’s blockbuster movie draws upon stories behind stories behind stories, just as J.R.R. Tolkien’s original works did
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The stage is set. Enter Martha Levinson, a character described as rich, crass and brassy.
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In his new book, Extinct Boids, artist Ralph Steadman introduces readers to a flock of birds that no longer live in the wild
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The digital pioneer and visionary behind virtual reality has turned against the very culture he helped create
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A new exhibit in Israel educates kids that being old shouldn’t translate to being sidelined
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The roots music expert’s latest album is finger-picking good
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Does lightning strike ships at sea and why does American English differ from British English?
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