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Kopi Luwak: The Expensive Coffee Cruelly Made of Civet Poop
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One of the most expensive cups of coffee in the world is made from beans harvested from civet poop. Why would anybody want to drink it?
All 48 Countries of Asia, Sorted by Region
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Eurasia is the largest continent on Earth, home to a rich tapestry of cultures, languages and histories. From the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia to the bustling cities of the modern era, the countries of Asia offer a glimpse into the diversity of the world's population.
Rambutan Is the 'Hairier' Cousin of the Lychee Fruit
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Its name is a derivative of a Mayan word for "hair" and by the looks of it you can see why. But how do you eat a rambutan and what does it taste like?
What Is Porcelain, and Why Has It Been Cherished For Centuries?
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The Chinese have been making porcelain as far back as perhaps the first century. What is porcelain, exactly, and why did it take hundreds of years for the process to be duplicated anywhere else?
Jackfruit Is a Stinky, but Otherwise, Perfect Fruit
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Jackfruit's smell is notorious. But get past that and HowStuffWorks explains why it's versatile, easy to grow and packs a nutritional punch.
Taro Gives the Potato a Run for Its Nutritional Buck
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Taro is a starchy root tuber that looks a lot like a potato, but it's rich in polyphenols, giving it a bigger bang as a healthy alternative.
Can You Identify These Fragrant Flowers?
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Fragrant flowers inspire not only admiration but also evoke a feeling. Are you a flower connoisseur? Do you know your petunia from your heliotrope? Take this quiz and find out just how many blissfully-scented flowers you can identify!
Flower Trivia
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Flowers have fascinated humankind since the dawn of time. Do you know which country came to value tulips over gold? Or which flower is a symbol of humility? Test what you know about blooms and blossoms now!
How Coffee Works
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This stimulant drink comes from beans that are roasted and ground and, for many of us, it's a staple of life. But do you know where coffee grows and how it gets to America? How a French roast differs from an Italian roast? What a coffee cherry is? Or how decaffeinated coffee is made?
Can You Name All of These Snack Foods From an Image?
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Where your brain cells betray you, your taste buds will save you on this journey through snack land. And just about every snack imaginable is covered here. Tune up your palate's memory and identify snack foods from corresponding images.