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A hot commodity since the Maya era
In the highlands of central Guatemala, the city of Cobán has made a name for itself cultivating cardamom and coffee. But Cobán has a hot secret: As far as back as 250 A.D.—locals have grown a regional pepper now known as chile Cobanero. This fiery, inch-long specimen has played a key role in centuries’ worth of indigenous cuisine.
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The tea sommelier seeking out China’s rarest brews
Shunan Teng’s job can be precarious, since she spends a lot of her time hiking the rocky slopes of southern China. On one hike, she gingerly hoists herself into the branches of a camellia sinensis tree in order to inspect the baby leaves. Teng, an avid tea sommelier and entrepreneur, is on a mission to curate a collection of China’s oldest and most historically acclaimed teas.
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Atlas Obscura Trips
Ancient Tradition and Avant-Garde Winemaking in Catalonia
Join us on either of two departures in 2022 to discover Catalonia's unusual wines, fantastic food, and spectacular scenery. We'll begin and end in Barcelona, but our focus is on discovering the culture, customs, and products of the oft-untouched gems of the wider Catalonian region.
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dont mind saying,we asians like our food hot
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‘Laws of nature turned up to 11’: astronomers spot two neutron stars being swallowed by black holes

Rory Smith, Monash University
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Tuesday 29 June 2021
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Watch a SpaceX rocket ace landing on a drone ship in stunning new video
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SpaceX will launch 88 satellites on Transporter 2 rideshare mission today. Watch it live.
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Mars helicopter Ingenuity could keep flying the Martian skies for months
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Wow! NASA photographer spots space station crossing the sun during spacewalk
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Scientists catch 1st glimpse of a black hole swallowing a neutron star
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The 10 weirdest moons in the solar system
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A New History Changes the Balance of Power Between Ethiopia and Medieval Europe

Archaeologists Uncover a 3,000-Year-Old Shark Attack Victim



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Hurry! Ending Tomorrow: The Brood X Cicada Collection

From the Archives

The Story of the Astrolabe, the Original Smartphone

Early Study Shows Promise of CRISPR Injection to Treat Rare Disease

Eight Unusual Roadside Attractions Worth Stopping For

Floating Fire-Ant Rafts Form Mesmerizing Amoeba-Like Shapes

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The Story Behind the Iconic Photo of Gay Dads Kissing

Who Was Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, the New Namesake of Chicago's Lake Shore Drive?

Heat Dome Scorches Pacific Northwest With Record-Breaking High Temperatures

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The History of 'Getting the Gay Out'

Australian Mouse Presumed Extinct for More Than a Century Found Alive on Island

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Daily Bulletin
29.06.2021 | 18:30 UTC

Fact check: Is half a degree of warming really such a big deal?
Minimal temperature increases like 1.5 or 2 degrees Celcius might sound insignificant, but when it comes to our planet they can have a massive



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How Tourism Is Helping Save Pumas in Patagonia
We end with a happy story, where ranchers realize that tourists will pay to look at pumas. It is a great example of how tourism can be a positive force.
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Earth Is Trapping 'Unprecedented' Amount of Heat, Says NASA
Our planet's atmosphere trapped twice as much heat in 2019 as it did in 2005.
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This Cool 4-in-1 Shoe Means Less Clutter, Less Waste
Enough with climate, show us some vegan shoes.
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Lorde Shifts to Biodegradable, CD-Less Album Launch
The pop star says she’s spent a lot of time reimagining how her music affects the natural world.
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Artist's Hybrid Flora and Fauna Paintings Evoke 'Unseen Magic' of Nature
Kimberley will always cheer us up with a tiny house or a hoot.
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London's Rare Orchid Discovery Spotlights Importance of City Greening
How did this show up on a green roof in the middle of a city?
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What Happens If the World Stops Shopping?
Call it degrowth, call it sufficiency, but we have to stop buying stuff we don't really need.
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Review: All Seasons Indoor Composter, Easy Start Countertop Kitchen Compost Bin
Margaret has been doing this for years with a pail, but checks out an easier way.
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Broulee, Australiaand this sourdough was the culmination of a year-long passion project that produced a loaf of bread not eaten for millenia.
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Designing a Bizarro Dinner Party

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The Witch's Castle

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Did a comet strike 13,000 years ago change human civilization as we know it?
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Half the country is facing an apocalyptic summer
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Arctic Circle is already recording 118 F degree days (and summer is just heating up)

Earth is trapping twice as much heat as it did in 2005
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Cow Culprits

FROM THE ARCHIVES
America’s Deadliest Tree

MANHATTAN, NEW YORK
Times Square Station Fake Tiles

A Handy Guide to Handsteins

Wonder In Your Backyard

MEKNÈS, MOROCCO
Prison de Kara

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What I Do With Gooseberries From My Forest Garden
There are only so many gooseberry pies, crumbles, and tarts that you can eat.
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Here's How to Minimize Your Impact When Exploring the Wilderness
That woman's dog should really be on a leash.
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What Happens When Mongooses Don't Know Their Babies
When females in banded mongoose groups give birth, they all do it at the same time in an underground den. The interesting result is that none of the parents know which pups belong to them.
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