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Food

14 Cakes Inspired By Scientific Concepts

From geology to physics, we’ve got all sorts of scientifically-inspired confections to satisfy your educated sweet tooth.... READ ON

Fun

The Periodic Table of The Muppets

Finally—a way to map out a family that includes a frog, a pig, a beatnik, an alien, three near-identical chickens, and a "whatever."... READ ON

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History

A Brief History of 8 Epic Breakups

Inspired by her novel Love Rehab: A Novel in Twelve Steps, Jo Piazza assembled this list of real-life break-ups so heartbreaking, they went down in history.... READ ON

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TV

10 High-Profile TV Pilots That Didn’t Get Picked Up

Many pilots have a lot of star power behind them, either in front of or behind the camera. But just because a pilot has some clout to it doesn’t mean it will be picked up for an entire season run. Here are 10 high-profile TV pilots that didn’t make it to series. ... READ ON

Big Question

How Can Bodies of Water Be Different Colors?

When I saw the Caribbean Sea in person for the first time, my eyes metaphorically popped out of my head. As a kid who grew up in South Jersey, I was used to the dirty, almost brown, kinda-sorta blue color of the coastal Atlantic Ocean. But this was different. Staring at that bright, vibrant, and seemingly crystal-clear water, I had many questions.... READ ON