Protein Goes Green: Can Algae Become The Next Soy?
Some companies think microalgae could be the alternative protein of the future, but can it top plant proteins?
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Wheaties Beer Is Unveiled: It's A Hefeweizen (Duh)
For years, the Wheaties slogan — "breakfast of champions" — has been invoked by beer lovers who pop open an adult beverage before noon. Now the company's putting its name on a beer.
Unfolding The History Of Napkin Art
The simple napkin has a surprisingly complex history. The masterful table centerpieces of the Renaissance were rich in status and meaning.
Why Letting Women Take Tea Breaks Was Once Considered Dangerous
Reformers of the 19th century warned that taking a tea break would steer Irish peasant women to thoughts of revolutionary feminism.
The Art Of Drinking Absinthe, The Liquor Of Aesthetes
Absinthe was a favorite of artists like Picasso and Van Gogh. Perhaps that explains why a complex ritual rose around drinking it, spawning some of the most beautiful alcohol paraphernalia around.
Sit For A Dunker, Stay For The Wash At The Donut Shop
The Donut Shop in Tupper Lake, N.Y., serves up more than donuts. It's also a laundromat, and it's a winning combination.
Don't Fear The Wild Animals, Researchers Tell Salad-Makers
According to new research, vegetable farmers who clear away trees and wild vegetation from their fields aren't making their produce any safer to eat. But they are destroying animal habitats.
Elephant On The Menu? It's Not Just A Birthday Dish For Robert Mugabe
The Zimbabwean ruler reportedly served pachyderm at his 91st birthday party. Does anyone else do that? Turns out, yes.
This Salad Is Outta This World: Astronauts Eat Greens Grown In Space
Farming plants in space may prove critical for future deep space travel. On Monday NASA announced it had mastered romaine lettuce. "That's awesome, tastes good," astronaut Kjell Lindgren declared.
Here's The Buzz On America's Forgotten Native 'Tea' Plant
It's called yaupon. Native Americans once made a brew from its caffeinated leaves and traded them widely. With several companies now selling yaupon, it may be poised for a comeback.