The Science of Food: Steaks, Bugs and Expirat...

Photographer Riley Arthur reports on a New York City icon: the old-fashioned diner. She goes beyond the club sandwiches and coffee to reveal the mob meetings, FBI stings and dramatic family moments that happen within a diner’s walls. Then, author Julia O’Malley provides a true ta ...  Afficher plus

Are humans the only species that loves sour? Does everyone taste bitter the same way? And could there be flavors we can’t even comprehend yet? Emily Kwong and Aaron Scott from NPR’s “Short Wave” join us to explore the amazing science of taste, from the mysteries of salt to why do ...  Afficher plus

Today we learn about how Trick-or-Treating can be linked to ancient food sharing traditions and we learn a little French as well! Plus we get a call about vintage Halloween books and an EEEEKmail with another great non-traditional treat offering!Mentioned on Episode:Göbekli TepeL ...  Afficher plus

What does it take to be the most popular house on your street on Halloween night? We hear from 3 Lanterns who share their tips for tempting the neighborhood with off-beat treats and decorations.

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Joy’s ready for some Halloweeny fun, but her jack-o’-lantern pal Lionel wants to skip the whole thing. He doesn’t understand why carving pumpkins is such an important Halloween tradition! Why don’t we just paint faces on bananas and call it a day?Lucky for Lionel, Joy and co-host ...  Afficher plus

You made it, Lovely Lanterns! The veil is thin and our EEEEKmail bag is full! Enjoy an overstuffed pillowcase of calls and letters as you traverse the unknown today! Mentioned on the episode: Night Terror Magazine and Instagram Library Pumpkin Prank Steeped in Mystery This is Not ...  Afficher plus