Even fans in the US tuned in at 5:30 a.m. to watch the live BTS concert online. Culture critic Maria Sherman, author of “Larger Than Life: A History of Boy Bands from NKOTB to BTS,” joins us to talk about BTS fandom.
A global croissant craze is part of the reason why butter is in short supply in France
The average American eats nearly 15 gallons of popcorn a year, but now the production of our favorite snack food is at the center of a national health controversy. Labor unions and prominent occupational health scientists are calling on federal regulators
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This week, we have facts about margarine. One hundred forty years ago this week, a French chemist won a prize from Napolean III for inventing a cheap, stable butter substitute.
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This week, we celebrate Peanut Butter Lover’s Month with facts about the beloved legume.
Food manufacturers are increasing the healthful properties of products by adding ‘nutraceuticals,’ foods (or part of a food) that provides medical or health benefits. Is it really healthier, or is it just another marketing strategy?