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(via mental_floss) At the turn of the 20th century, American roads were chaos. Drivers didn’t need a license, lane lines didn’t

(via mental_floss) Today, hot sauce is one of the world’s most beloved condiments and, as one of America’s fastest-growing industries,

(via Mental Floss) Whether or not you’re artistically inclined, there’s a good chance that you—like millions of other people around

(via Mental Floss) Whether or not you’re artistically inclined, there’s a good chance that you—like millions of other people around

May 2, 2018May 2, 2018 0 Comments culture, food

(via Great Big Story) For more than 300 years, the world’s rarest pasta recipe and its intricate shaping technique have

(via Amusing Planet) There was a time in Great Britain when having windows in homes and buildings were prohibitively expensive. That

(via Quartz) Moviegoers once devoted substantial chunks of their Friday evenings to perusing the aisles of video stores. You’d go

(via Atlas Obscura) Fruits and vegetables can be beautiful. Ask any artist who’s painted a still life. But for Japanese

(via Atlas Obscura) We’ve grown accustomed to seeing classical ancient sculptures in every color… of stone and bronze. Statues were

(via Great Big Story) The church hat is more than just a fashion statement, it’s a part of a long

(via Atlas Obscura) The poinsettia, a red-leafed plant that appears everywhere around Christmastime, first came to the United States in the

(via NPR) By now, the turkey, dressing and pumpkin pie are all packed into in your overworked stomach. But if