May 01, 2026
White House state dinners are special occasions where the U.S. president hosts leaders of other countries. The first was in 1874, when Ulysses S. Grant hosted David Kalakaua, the last king of independent Hawaii.
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A World of Food Quiz
In what country might you sit down to a smorgasbord? Why is durian fruit banned in several places? Take a trip around the world in this study of global cuisine.
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Apr 30
What was the first story the CIA could neither confirm nor deny? -
Apr 29
Why might you see a large inflatable "Abraham" in the Netherlands? -
Apr 28
How is cow's blood more complex than human blood? -
Apr 27
Why is it called root "beer"? -
Apr 26
What country is entirely replicated in Minecraft? -
Apr 25
What culinary art is also a competitive high school sport? -
Apr 24
The Italian Space Agency made what handy device to perk up astronauts? -
Apr 23
How can someone's heart not be in the right place (literally)? -
Apr 22
Most of the Amazon's deforestation is driven by what industry? (Hint: It's not logging.) -
Apr 21
Why are some paying top dollar to have loved ones buried with strangers?