Stamos Documentary? Trader Joe's Closing? Cornhub? Must Be April Fools' Day
Today's the day for not-so-serious news, from Google's new Parachute delivery service to a unique look into the life and humanity of John Stamos.
Strange News
Boston Chinese: A Fusion Food Cooked Up In A Melting Pot City
Peking ravioli? Chow mein sandwiches? Bread as a standard side dish? There's a fascinating history behind Boston's unique spin on Chinese cuisine.
Love Your Sourdough Starter? In Stockholm, You Can Hire A Sitter For It
A batch of starter can live indefinitely, but it also requires a certain amount of care and feeding. Apparently, that can pose a problem for Swedes and their five weeks of annual vacation.
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Can We Fall Prey To Hidden Parasites?
Science writer Ed Yong delves into the hidden world of parasites. He describes how parasites, once inside a host's body, become masters in the craft of manipulation.
A B-Side With Your Bacon? Waffle House Has Its Own Music Label
The yellow-roofed chain diners, ubiquitous in the South, don't just serve up comfort food. Jukeboxes inside play tunes like "There Are Raisins In My Toast" – courtesy of Waffle Records. No joke.
The Science Behind Baking Your Perfect Pie (Happy Pi Day)
Great pumpkin pie is elusive. You could end up with a soggy crust or a grainy filling. Reporter Maanvi Singh embarked on a months-long quest to crack the code for the ideal pie.
Gastronomy Of Genius: History's Great Minds And The Foods That Fueled Them
From Pythagoras to Balzac, Darwin to Marie Curie, many a genius was inspired by certain edibles, repulsed by others — or had some very peculiar dining habits.
Canine Or Cuisine? This Photo Meme Is Fetching
Chihuahua or muffin? Labradoodle or fried chicken? These are the gnawing questions raised by the latest food images dogging the Internet. So we bit.
'Dentist Of Horror' Allegedly Mutilated Scores Of Patients In France
Jacobus Van Nierop arrived in the French town of Chateau-Chinon in 2008. Now he faces charges of aggravated assault and fraud amid gruesome stories from people who said they had been under his care.
Listen Up: Your AI Assistant Goes Crazy For NPR Too
Last week, we told you about Alexa, the voice activated assistant that operates on a speaker sold by Amazon called the "Echo." Our story caused Alexas across the country to revolt.