Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Feeling just the right amount of blue

"As elusive as it is beautiful." 9/5/18

Rediscovering the Elusive Blue Butterfly

The Palos Verdes blue is an extremely rare butterfly species that can only be found in one specific area of Southern California. In the 1980s, the true blue beauty was thought to have been extinct, but in later years, was rediscovered the wild, to the shock of scientists. 

Eating (and Breathing) Dragon's Beard in Singapore

For years, Dragon's Beard candy—aka, the cotton candy of the East—was not readily available in Singapore. That is, until Auntie Lili came onto the scene. She popularized the sweet treat in Singapore using a centuries-old technique. Today, her cousin Roger Poon is carrying on the family legacy, with a twist. His creations let you breathe smoke—just like a "real" dragon.

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Your Pizza Box Is Actually Art

Tonight, when you order your pizza, take some time to appreciate the cardboard art. Freeport Paper manufactures some of the most widely seen visual art in America—your pizza box.
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