Crunchy or Wrong
a deep dive into the sticky, messy history of peanut butter
Who deserves the credit for inventing peanut butter? A Michigan physician? A Missouri snack food maker? A Canadian chemist? None of the above?
"Presented by #7"
Our fearless #7 can talk for hours about her many and varied interests. Here are a few podcasts where she’s done just that.
Judge Crater, Call Your Office
the missingest man in modern history
On August 6th, 1930 Judge Joseph Force Crater walked out of a New York City restaurant and was never seen again.
You Are Who You Eat
foods named after famous people
Time to dress up, because #7 is inviting you to a dinner party where all the foods are famous. Or at least have famous namesakes.
He Could Eat It All
the glitter, glamor, and gluttony of Diamond Jim Brady (1856-1917)
In an age of excess, he was the most excessive one of all. This week, we look back at the life of legendary salesman and gourmand Diamond Jim Brady.
Pressing Matters
the only souvenir option that makes cents
It's the only souvenir option that makes cents - or rather, is made from cents. A brief history of the pressed penny, squished penny, or elongated coin!
The Centers of All Things
looking for a stop on your next road trip? we've got you covered
We take an irreverent look at the geographic centers of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and North America!
Milking It for All It’s Worth
let's get saucy and talk about béchamel
We delve into the world of sauces by talking about the history and use of the milkiest sauce of all - béchamel!
The Jackalope
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Douglas Herrick invented the jackalope in 1932 by "enhancing" a mounted rabbit with a set of deer antlers. It's a nice story, but is it true?