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Arts, Culture & Media

Have you noticed how the rituals of Valentine’s Day seem to be designed for children? The red hearts, the overload of candy, and that weird baby Cupid. It’s all so bizarre, and may I say — nauseating? We here at Studio 360 think the so-called holiday is due for a serious redesign. And we need […]

Lead in candy bags

Okay, kids: ‘L’ is for licorice — and also for lead

Health
The Kado licorice shop in Graefekiez, Berlin.

How would you like your licorice? Fudge-filled, salty, sugar-free, organic…

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