How resourceful home bakers managed to make dessert from practically nothing. by Diana Hubbell Hard times pie is also known as water pie. All photos Diana Hubbell for Gastro Obscura In This Story Destination Guide United States Recipes from the Great Depression carry reminders of how difficult the period was for the average American. From Depression pie—where Read More…
By Lucius Gantt One day, a friend of mine told me she read The Gantt Report on an internet site. I told the friend that posting my views was no problem if they informed viewers and readers that the post was a Lucius Gantt creation. I visited the well-known site, scrolled toward the bottom, and Read More…
In 1822, An Arrow Shot In Africa Landed In Northern Germany—A Biologist Tells The Story For centuries, scientists had the wrong idea about [+]what birds did to survive the winter. Then, in 1822, the truth revealed itself in a most fascinating way. getty By the 1800s, bow and arrow technology was quite sophisticated–the sturdiest recurve bows Read More…
The History Page That fresh produce in your fridge? It’s there because of Frederick Jones’ mobile refrigeration unit, invented in 1938. Before that, transporting perishable food across the country was nearly impossible. Born in 1893, Jones left school in 8th grade but went on to earn an engineering license by age 20. His natural talent Read More…
A large new study shows that heavy drinking habits among adults in the U.S. have persisted beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers say drinking levels stabilized before the pandemic, spiked during initial lockdowns, and persisted through at least 2022, if not longer. Alcohol use is linked to over 200 diseases, injuries, and other health conditions, such Read More…
Story by Amanda Kippert When the conversation turns toward seaweed snacks, which I’m sure it often does, most people think of it as the stuff that wraps around your limbs when you’re trying to swim in open water. But it’s edible—and good for you, too. Japanese restaurants already use sheets of seaweed called nori as the wrap for maki Read More…
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