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Jury Duty vs. Root Canal

Some choices require analysis and deep thought. Others are a piece of cake. My first experience with jury duty When…

Rome’s Drinking Fountains

Rome has thousands of quirky drinking fountains called Nasoni to keep you hydrated during the hot summer. Nasoni origin story…

The R.E.M. Steeple

The site of R.E.M.’s first ever show is a church locals have fought hard to preserve. On April 5th, 1980,…

A cheese from Sicily cooked three times

Tricotta takes Ricotta Cheese and cooks it a third time for a special Sicilian treat. Tricotta origin story Ricotta Cheese…

Garlic Scapes

This little-known part of the garlic plant makes an amazing pesto. What are Garlic Scapes? Garlic is an allum, related…

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

Several digital art exhibits featuring the work of Vincent Van Gogh are traveling the United States in 2021 and 2022.…

The Real Chicago-style Pizza isn’t Deep Dish

You’ll want some authentic Chicago-style Deep Dish Pizza when you visit the Windy City. But, don’t miss out on the…

Rhode Island’s Icy Summer Treat

You may have tried Sno-Cones and Shave Ice, but until you’ve been to Lil’ Rhody in the summer, you haven’t…

Lyon’s Little Prince

A statue honoring Lyon’s favorite son, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, is hiding in plain sight. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Lyon, France’s second…

Beavertail Lighthouse

A beacon guiding ships through the treacherous waters of Narragansett Bay has been on this spot in Rhode Island for…