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Diamonds Are a Wine's Best Friend

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If you've ever had sediment - or crystals - in the bottom of your wine glass or on a cork, you've had wine diamonds. Are they a sign of a bad bottle?

What Is Xanthan Gum, and Should You Stock It in Your Pantry?

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Xanthan gum is a flavorless food thickener that's been around for decades. Is it the pantry staple that's missing for your pantry?

How to Answer 'Tell Me About Yourself'

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You hear this vague directive in all different circumstances. Here's how to nail it every time you're asked.

Without Frank's RedHot There'd Be No Buffalo Wings

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You read that right. Frank's RedHot is the reason we now eat chicken wings. So what's the backstory? We'll tell you.

Why Is Herodotus Called Both the Father of History and the Father of Lies?

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Herodotus was a natural-born storyteller, whom scholars revere as the first historian ever, and critics dismiss as just a teller of tall tales. What's the real story?

What's So 'Offal' About Haggis and Why's It Banned in the U.S.?

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The national dish of Scotland is banned in America. But whose idea was it to stuff a sheep's stomach bag and boil it? And what does it taste like?

Dik-dik: The Tiny Antelope With the Embarrassing Name

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The name dik-dik comes from the repetitive 'dik' sound the tiny female dik-dik makes when she feels threatened.

Molasses: The Sticky Story of a Dark and Syrupy Sweetener

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The wonderfully thick, dark syrup called molasses has been used in cooking for centuries and is still prized around the world today for its smokey sweetness.

What's the Difference Between a Newt and Salamander?

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These two amphibians look similar and are often confused for each other. So how many traits do they share?

Perlite: It's Like Popcorn for Your Potting Soil!

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Those white beads you see in potting soil are made of a volcanic glass called perlite. And that's not the only place you'll see this versatile material.