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Padma Lakshmi reignited a debate stating apple pie is not originally American. The apples, crust, and spices are all imports.

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In the study of human conflict, there is a temptation to prioritize the material: disputes over land, resources, or political control. But these conflicts are ...

A train wreck that caused the death of more than a dozen commuters near the turn of the 20th century was the impetus behind a ...

From a legendary Italian cookbook finally in English to a sweeping American Revolution history and Dolly Parton’s performance ...

Laguna Art Museum is the first major museum to present a retrospective of the artist, considered one of the most important ...

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We're asking SouthCoast residents to vote in our poll. What's the right time to set up your Christmas tree for the holiday ...