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Scientists make yeast-free pizza dough that rises like the real thing
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Their goal was to make tasty dough without a chemical agent.

7 Tips for a Safe (and Non-Explosive) Turkey Day
By Stephanie Pappas published
Have a fun Thanksgiving free of exploding turkeys or Salmonella.

All About Apples: Health Benefits, Nutrition Facts and History
By Tim Sharp published
An apple a day may really keep the doctor away, as these fruits are low in calories and high in fiber, have only a trace of sodium and no fat.

Why Does OJ Taste Bad After You Brush Your Teeth?
By Aylin Woodward published
There's nothing like a fresh, tangy glass of orange juice to go with your morning oatmeal. But if you've just brushed your teeth, you may find that the beverage tastes … less than delicious.

New American Divide: Organic Food and GMOs Spur Disagreement
By Sara G. Miller published

Why do french fries taste so bad when they're cold?
By Sara G. Miller published
Grainy, flavorless, rigid, yet soggy — is there anything worse than an old, cold french fry?

Why Dried Whiskey Under Microscope Looks Like Art
By Jennifer Viegas published
Dried whiskey looks like fine art when magnified thanks to its chemical composition and a cool aspect of fluid dynamics known as the Marangoni Effect.
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