A Completely Delicious Guide to Popular Types of Pie
(via Food52) What’s the difference between a galette and a crostata anyway?
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Cultures
Learning about your own and that of others
What an Englishwoman’s Letters Reveal About Life in Britain During the American Revolution
(via Smithsonian) A new book highlights the writings of Jane Strachey, a middle-class woman whose husband worked for the famed
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10 Original Versions Of Popular Cover Songs
(via Listverse) Cover songs often end up being far more popular than the original recordings. For instance, the 1981 cover
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The Nautical Roots of 11 Common Phrases
(via Mental Floss) Even if you’re a landlubber who has never set foot on a paddleboat, you most likely sprinkle
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Top 10 Oldest Known Versions Of Everyday Things
(via Listverse) Humans have been mucking about inventing things for thousands of years, and many of the items we take
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Why King Khufu’s Solar Boat Is on the Move After 4,600 Years
(via Smithsonian) Officials transported the pharaoh’s wooden ship from the Pyramids of Giza to its new home at the Grand
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10 Facts About King Arthur, the Legendary Ruler of Camelot
(via Mental Floss) King Arthur is a name that stirs up associations of chivalry, honor, and courtly love—or, if you’re
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7 Fascinating Facts About the History of Ice Cream Trucks
(via Country LIving) Americans have long loved the ritual of buying a cold treat on a hot summer day.
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How Minor League Baseball Teams Hype Hyper-Local Food
(via Atlas Obscura) Root, root root for the…Hartford Steamed Cheeseburgers?
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10 Misconceptions About Cooking And Food Safety
(via Listverse) Many of us cook daily, or at least watch cooking shows, and most at least cook occasionally. For
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For Centuries, England’s Go-To Apple Utensil Was a Sheep Bone
(via Atlas Obscura) No dentures? No problem!
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The Mysterious Street Snack That Has Baffled Botanists for Decades
(via Atlas Obscura) Even DNA tests have yet to confirm its identity.
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