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I’m Begging You: No Christmas Lights Yet!

23Nov

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I’m Begging You: No Christmas Lights Yet!

Listen to article(2 minutes)Every year, one of my neighbors puts out his Christmas lights early. Like, really early. This year he started on Nov. 14, two weeks before Thanksgiving.The festive lights I can deal with, because I don’t sleep on the side of the house where the swirling Aurora Borealis arabesques would keep me up all night.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

4Nov

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The Salty, Soothing Twist of Pretzels

If you asked most people whether they would like to eat dough which has been dipped in caustic soda—the stuff you use to unblock drains—I don’t imagine they would be too keen. Yet that is exactly what a pretzel is, a snack whose deep brown shininess is usually achieved by a brief dip in water mixed with lye, aka sodium hydroxide. The lye doesn’t seem to put consumers off, judging from the fact that the U.S. market for hard and soft pretzels combined was worth $1.6 billion in 2022, up 16% from the year before.We will probably never find out who was the first ingenious baker to take dough and twist it into a knot, but that person engineered a winner. The pretzel’s shape made it easy to store on racks and easy to eat; there is something about the loops that makes you want to pick it up and t...

3Nov

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For Israel, a War Unlike Any Other

The existential threat hanging over the country has united Israelis, whose divisions were so evident over the past year, but a reckoning is near for the failed leadership of Benjamin Netanyahu

Ken Burns Turns His Camera on America’s Beleaguered Buffalo

13Oct

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Ken Burns Turns His Camera on America’s Beleaguered Buffalo

Listen to article(3 minutes)Ken Burns says he has been thinking about the American buffalo all of his life: “It may be the most important mammal in the history of the United States.” He explains that this “magnificent” yet beleaguered animal, which roamed the Great Plains in the tens of millions less than 200 years ago, has often stalked the background of his films—figuratively and literally—during his career as a documentarian of Americana. “The buffalo intersects with all these interesting parts of American history,” he says, which is why he’s been plotting a project about its fate for nearly 40 years. But he’s glad that he waited. Time, he says, has helped him to better understand the nuances of what he calls an “epic American calamity.”Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All...

17Sep

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All about Goa’s famous Kunbi sari

Nestled on the western coast of India, the picturesque state of Goa is renowned for its sun-kissed beaches, vibrant nightlife, and rich cultural heritage. Among the many cultural treasures that Goa boasts, the Kunbi sari stands out as a testament to the state's artistic legacy. This distinctive sari, with its intricate design and deep-rooted history, holds a special place in the hearts of Goans and anyone fortunate enough to encounter its beauty.Origins of the Kunbi SariThe Kunbi sari is named after the Kunbi tribe, one of Goa's indigenous communities. With a history that dates back centuries, the tribal people have played a vital role in shaping Goa's cultural tapestry. The Kunbi sari, also known as the Kunbi drape, is a symbol of their rich heritage and craftsmanship.The Kunbi sari orig...