The Surprising Reason Why Ritz Crackers Have Scalloped Edges
(via Mental Floss) Few crackers are more iconic than Ritz. The wafers’ scalloped edges, seven holes, and golden-brown exterior are
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Month: July 2021
The Dictators Who Ruled Their Countries’ Cuisines
(via Atlas Obscura) Authoritarian food obsessions can have a lasting legacy.
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Artwork Attributed to Picasso Discovered in Maine Closet After 50 Years
(via Smithsonian) The long-forgotten piece was likely a preparatory sketch for a huge stage curtain for the 1919 Russian ballet
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The Oldest Orbiting Satellite
(via Amusing Planet) When a satellite is launched into space it is not expected to last forever. The satellite carries
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How a Canadian Beekeeper Breeds New Queens
(via Atlas Obscura) Honeybees aren’t your typical livestock.
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Eight Fun Facts About Black Widows
(via Smithsonian) The venomous spiders are nimble, secretive and dangerous
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