Beef Please, But Make It Older
Discover why aged beef is tender, flavorful, and pricey. Wet vs. dry aging explained—plus, why old steak won’t make you sick (it actually tastes better!).
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The Mustache Cup: Facial Hair vs. Darjeeling
Discover the quirky history of the mustache cup—a Victorian-era tea tool that saved waxed lips from ruin and proved mustaches had the classiest accessory.
What You Need to Know About Really Spicy Food
How is it that some people can handle spicy food with apparent ease? Why don’t you see them breaking out into a panicked sweat?
Why Does Bacon Smell So Good?
Why does bacon smell so good? That sizzling odor of pure deliciousness has the power to wake the dead. So what is it about bacon smell that's so appealing?