James Beard: Food Legend

James Beard: Food Legend

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Short Stuff: Did Tippy Hedron start the Vietnamese manicure industry?

Strange but true, actor Tippy Hedron kickstsarted the Vietnamese manicure industry in the United States in the 1970s. This is that story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Humanists, the Happy Heathens

If you don’t believe in any kind of god or afterlife - or even that there’s a meaning to life – does that mean you’re doomed to a life of gloom and doom? Heck no!, say humanists. Their philosophical movement says you can make your own meaningful life.See omnystudio.com/listener f ...  Show more

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