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The medieval mystery swirling around elusive ink

06-12-2024

	June 12, 2024

Mysteries Galore

Solved: The Mystery of a Medieval Ink

For centuries, folium was responsible for coloring everything from Bible scenes to the rind of a popular Dutch cheese. For the better part of the last century, however, the recipe for the vivid blue hue has been lost—until a team of Portuguese researchers realized the key lay in a plant growing by the roadside.

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Gastro Obscura

What Was The First Cocktail?

Tea cocktails are far from a recent trend. In fact, boozy brews featuring tea used to be the British and American drink of choice, even back in the 17th century.

Gastro Obscura

Curry Powder’s Surprising History

The history of this humble kitchen ingredient is the history of empire and its aftermath.

Wonder Is Everywhere

From a Kraken to Stolen Docs

There are always rabbit holes to go down, if you know where to look. Here are tales of how researchers may have caught a colossal squid for the first time on video, a quest to retrieve a stolen Civil War document, and more.

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Experimental Perfumery

In this 3-part seminar, learn the basics of perfumery, delve into the history of the practice, explore aromatic materials, and create your first short perfume formulas.

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Inside Artist Adam Wallacavage’s Home & Studio

Join the co-founders of the Oddities Flea Market for a journey into the 1890s home and studio of Adam Wallacavage. On deck: a space known as the Jules Verne room, a bathroom full of masks, and the studio where Wallacavage crafts his famous Octopus chandeliers.

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Everyone’s A Happy Camper Here

A visit to Hendersonville, NC is full of mindful moments. Explore scenic hiking trails, enjoy laid back, nature-inspired retreats, paddle tranquil rivers, savor fresh-from-the-land dining, and more. Let the fresh air, quiet spaces, and breathtaking views renew and recharge you – and go home a happy camper. Plan your visit today.

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San Antonio, Texas

The Grave of Sandra West

In 1977, wealthy socialite Sandra West was buried wearing an elegant white nightdress. What made this burial slightly unusual was that West was buried alongside her powder-blue 1964 Ferrari.

New York

An Homage to a Beloved Character

Ukraine

World’s First Darth Vader Monument

Vermont

Big Delight Awaits You in Vermont’s Tiny Bread Box

South Carolina

How a Real Estate Agent Saved Myrtle Beach’s Pinball

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7 Places to Let Your Family’s Imagination Run Wild in Florida

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