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Vitamin D determines severity in COVID-19 so government advice needs to change, experts urge: Researchers point to changes in government advice in Wales, England and Scotland

Researchers from Trinity College Dublin are calling on the government in Ireland to change recommendations for vitamin D supplements. A new publication from Dr Eamon Laird and Professor Rose Anne Kenny, School of Medicine, and the Irish Longitudinal Study on … Continue reading

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Spicy Food From Around the World

Think spice makes everything better? Well, you’re right. We’re turning up the heat with our spicy food world tour. We asked seven people in seven countries to show us the foods that make them salivate and sweat. On the menu … Continue reading

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This ‘Caviar’ Comes From Ant Eggs

Escamoles are the caviar of the Mexican desert. Unlike traditional caviar, which come from fish eggs, escamoles are ant eggs. Farmer José Islas Barrera invites us along as he digs up escamoles in Tlaxcala, Mexico. It’s tough work. Ants build … Continue reading

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Coffee’s Natural Creamer

Coffee beans are filled with oils that emerge from coffee grounds under high pressure. These oils form the crema—the frothy stuff on top of an espresso. In the last installment of Science Friday’s series on coffee, food-science writer Harold McGee, … Continue reading

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Maggot Cheese, Glowing Worms and Edible Bugs

This compilation is wriggling with stories about edible worms, glowing worms and scary worms that go on the attack. Oh, and as a bonus, we’ve thrown in a story about maggots. You’ve been warned.

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How a Former Rocket Scientist Makes the Best Copper Pots in America — Handmade

Rocket scientist-turned-coppersmith Jim Hamann’s devotion to cookware came from a beautiful vintage pot he found on a trip to France. After starting a business restoring copper pots and pans for others, he decided to begin handcrafting his own, honoring the … Continue reading

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Gordon Cooks Watercress Soup Finished With A Poached Egg | The F Word

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7 Ways to Drink Tea | Around the World

Fire up your kettles—we’re going around the world in seven cups of tea. Great Big Story senior producer Beryl Shereshewsky checks in with seven people in seven different countries who show us how they prepare their perfect cuppa. We sample … Continue reading

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Pão de Queijo – Brazil — NOTHING TWO DECLARE

“Pão de Queijo” means literally cheese bread in portuguese and is a perfect addition to a morning cup of coffee in Brazil! There are several recipes for brazilian cheese bread, but the base of the recipes does not change much … Continue reading

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35 Times People Ordered Groceries During Quarantine And Got More Than They Bargained For

Fruits, vegetables, and berries come in various shapes and sizes⁠—just like humans do. However, unlike with people, we don’t often see diverse-looking produce in stores. As it turns out, produce is held to strict and unrealistic beauty standards which result … Continue reading

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