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Sandbox World

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Waldo or Wally? The Mystery Behind the Stripes Turns 40

Waldo or Wally? As the famous striped-shirt wanderer approaches his 40th anniversary in 2027, explore the name mystery and the curious history of his stripes.

The English Words That Really Know How to Repeat Themselves

Patrick Foote of Name Explain explores English words packed with repeated letters, from a 45-letter medical term to possessionlessness and indivisibilities.

Word of the Week: Ragebait

What is ragebait? Learn how online content provokes anger to generate clicks, comments and shares, and why ragebait became a defining word of our times.

Heavy Metal’s Big Four by Daniel Bukszpan

A personal look at Daniel Bukszpan’s Heavy Metal’s Big Four, exploring the music, rivalries and underground culture behind Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax.

Street Fight: Mean America and the War on Sesame Street by Michael Davis

Michael Davis's Street Fight explores the corporate battles behind Sesame Street, the show's changing creative direction, and a bigger question: did we carry its lessons about kindness and acceptance into adulthood?

Grubbits

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Everybody Hates Candy Corn. So Who Keeps Buying It?

Candy corn has been hated for generations, yet millions of pounds are sold every year. Here's the strange history behind Halloween's most divisive candy.

Why Does a Wedding Cake Cost $1,000 or More? The Strange History Behind It

Wedding cakes can cost thousands. Explore the strange history of wedding cakes, from purity and royal weddings to television, toppers and cake culture.

Who Invented Mozzarella Sticks? The Surprising History

Mozzarella sticks seem like a modern bar-food invention, but their story stretches from medieval France through Naples and into American restaurants.

The Cheeseburger Was Basically an Accident

The cheeseburger seems simple enough, but its origin story involves a teenage cook, competing claims, a trademark, chocolate experiments and a 2,014-pound burger.

Everyone Suddenly Wants Quebec Maple Syrup

Quebec maple syrup is a global food powerhouse. Here's why demand keeps growing, how the strategic reserve works, and what it means for diners.

MTLRestoRap

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The Delivery App Trap: If I Pick Up My Food, What’s In It for Me?

Food delivery is convenient, but if customers order directly and pick up their food, should restaurants give some of the savings back? One Montreal family's weekly pizza tradition makes the case.

The Smash Burger Took Over. Has It Finally Peaked?

The smash burger became a restaurant phenomenon. Now chefs are exploring thicker burgers, A&W has joined the trend, and Montreal still has plenty of places worth hunting down.