This week would be the 280th birthday of Johann Heinrich Lambert, who proved that pie was an irrational craving pi was an irrational number. So far, nobody in history has been able to explain irrational cravings for pie. In the meantime, I thought I'd whet your craving (and test your identification skills) for different varieties of this heavenly pastry.
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Today is National Banana Split Day, and naturally, to celebrate, I've out together an exam. You may know what ingredients make up a banana split, but do you know anything else about this tasty sundae. Test your banana split knowledge now by taking my fun quiz!
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Late celebrity chef Julia Child may have brought all things culinary to the masses, but there was one secret she kept from the world: She was a spy.
Newly released personnel records reveal that Julia Child was part of an international spy ring managed by the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), an early version of the CIA created during World War II by President Theodore Roosevelt. Before she became a famous chef, Child helped the OSS develop shark repellent, an explosives coating that was critical to protecting ammunition used to sink German U-boats during the war.
Yesterday, the National Archives released a list of nearly 24,000 names that were in the previously classified records.
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Are you aware that August is National Catfish Month. Sure, the catfish is funny looking and it's not at the top of the ecosystem's food chain, but its delicate flavor and texture more than makes up for its appearance. Take a minute to appreciate the catfish by testing your knowledge below!
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Apparently today, August 4th is Champagne day. Personally I love to drink Champagne every day of the year, but in honor of this supposed holiday, I've put together a quiz about the bubbly wine. Test your knowledge now and pop open a bottle later!
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If you're a history fanatic, you're going to love the vintage White House videos AMC has gathered. The network rolled out some 1960s archive footage to set the scene for its straight-out-of-the-sixties series Mad Men. Especially satisfying, for Jackie Kennedy and presidential trivia fans alike, is video of the White House Tour given by the gracious lady of the (White) House.
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You may know how to pour a strong margarita or how to cook up a tasty tequila-lime chicken. You may have even taken your turn at mixing some mean tequila cocktails, but how much do you really know about the zippy spirit that can make you so happy.
Well, since today happens to be National Tequila Day, we thought we'd test your tequila knowledge.
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In case you weren't aware, National Salad Week begins this Friday.
Chances are, you've eaten a salad or two in your lifetime, but how much do you know about this lightly-dressed medley of cold vegetables.
See if you can match the iconic salad with its quintessential ingredients in our latest quiz!
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Happy Bastille Day. To celebrate the French holiday, we'll be featuring French recipes, facts, and tips all day. To kick off our coverage, I've created a quiz that tests your knowledge of French cooking terms and techniques.
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When it comes to sweet treats, it doesn't get much simpler than a sugar cookie. But this basic biscuit is also incredibly versatile, which is what makes sugar cookies so much fun.
You can cut them in shapes, color them with food coloring, or cover them in icing and sprinkles for various holidays.
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