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Day of the Dead: A Joyful Celebration of Life and Food

The ancient Latin American holiday welcomes ancestors back to the earth for one day each year. Each element on the altar symbolizes a connection between the world of the living and the dead, so food and drink play a big part. This article explains the altar and its meaning.

For more information about Day of the Dead in Mexico, see this video. 

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 When Fire Met Food, Brains of Early Humans Grew Larger

According to Brazilian neuroscientists, our brains grew bigger than those of our primate cousins because we had better food. Early humans cooked, which made meat and vegetables more digestible, and nutrients more available to the body. 

Photo: Flickr/Motograf

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The Oddest Food Museums Around the World

From a salami and paprika museum in Hungary, to an asparagus museum in Germany - here are some of the most unusual museums you'll find. The United States is included, too: get ready for the Spam Museum in Minnesota, and the Jell-O Gallery in New York...

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War Rations: Ramadan on the Syrian Border

There are a few basic rules that define food in wartime: Eat what you can, when you can; share; appreciate what you have. 

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In India, 100-Year-Old Lunch Delivery Service Goes Modern

If you work in an office in India, lunch might travel through a complex network of kitchens, bicycle deliverymen and train stations before ending up on your desk. 


Dabba wallahs have been delivering meals for a century, but over the years, lunchbox fare has changed dramatically.

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