The sandy-looking, greenish mold in question—which is preserved within a glass medallion—is a specimen of the fungus that led to the discovery of penicillin.

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If you’re looking for a unique dinner recipe, make this Chengdu noodle dish from the Institute of Culinary Education.

People used to believe that the blood of the freshly executed was a health tonic and would pay executioners a little money to let them drink it warm.

Play interactive games and learn about Nintendo’s history at the company’s new museum.

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Severance’ author Ling Ma is a 2024 MacArthur Fellow; here are some other famous authors who were awarded the grants.