James Gleick’s Upcoming Book Explores How the Telephone Changed Everything
James Gleick’s upcoming The Telephone: A New History explores how the telephone transformed human connection, from Bell’s “ahoy” to the smartphone we can’t seem to silence.
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The latest story from each Tony Medeiros publication.
Oreo Wants Halloween to Glow, One Cookie Pack at a Time
Oreo’s Halloween cookies pair orange and green creme with glow-in-the-dark packaging, turning an ordinary snack wrapper into part of the spooky fun.
Montreal Food Tours: Who Decides Where You Eat?
A crowd outside St-Viateur Bagel got me thinking about Montreal's food tours, the guides who bring them to life and how they choose their stops.
Hey! Ho! Let’s Go… Up to the Ninth Floor
A college elevator ride with three punks, Doc Martens, Muzak and a little Blitzkrieg Bop turns into one of Tony's strangest memories.
Sandbox World
The latest stories from Sandbox World.
James Gleick’s Upcoming Book Explores How the Telephone Changed Everything
James Gleick’s upcoming The Telephone: A New History explores how the telephone transformed human connection, from Bell’s “ahoy” to the smartphone we can’t seem to silence.
Jake Tapper’s Graphic Novel Takes on Klaus Barbie, the Nazi Who Escaped Justice
Jake Tapper’s graphic novel The Butcher explores how Nazi war criminal Klaus Barbie escaped justice, with a story that began during a family trip to France.
Did Casper Give Us Hot Stuff? The Little Devil’s Fiery Mystery
Did Casper inspire Harvey Comics’ Hot Stuff the Little Devil? Explore the curious connection, his fiery powers, the fictional asbestos diaper and a Hellboy twist.
Word of the Week: Chatfishing
Chatfishing is the use of AI to write romantic messages on dating apps, sometimes making someone seem more charming or attentive than they really are.
Angine de Poitrine Costumes Pulled After Legal Notice: Is Halloween Getting Too Serious?
Angine de Poitrine-inspired Halloween costumes were pulled from Party Expert stores after a reported legal threat. Here's why the controversy raises questions about copyright, fan culture and letting people have a little Halloween fun.
Grubbits
The latest stories from Grubbits.
Oreo Wants Halloween to Glow, One Cookie Pack at a Time
Oreo’s Halloween cookies pair orange and green creme with glow-in-the-dark packaging, turning an ordinary snack wrapper into part of the spooky fun.
Underwood Deviled Ham: The Little Red Devil That Won’t Quit
Underwood Deviled Ham's Little Red Devil has a trademark dating to 1870, a literary cameo in William Faulkner, and a place in the Kennedy family home's history.
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.
MTLRestoRap
The latest stories from MTLRestoRap.
Montreal Food Tours: Who Decides Where You Eat?
A crowd outside St-Viateur Bagel got me thinking about Montreal's food tours, the guides who bring them to life and how they choose their stops.
Pizza-Ghetti: Quebec’s Two-Carb Wonder and Where to Find It in Montreal
Pizza-ghetti is Quebec’s pizza-and-pasta favorite. Explore its origins, ingredients and four Montreal restaurants serving this comfort-food classic.
Lester’s Deli Is Betting Big on Montreal Smoked Meat in Nevada
Lester’s Deli is betting big on Montreal smoked meat with its first U.S. restaurant in Henderson, Nevada, taking a Montreal classic to a new market.
Café Poente Brings a Taste of Portugal to the Mile End
Café Poente brings Portuguese pastries and coffee to Montreal's Mile End, continuing the baking tradition of the family behind Maça-Roco.
NEW in Quebec: Crumbl Cookies Opens First Store in Brossard
Crumbl Cookies opened its first Quebec location at Quartier DIX30, bringing its oversized cookies and rotating weekly menu to the Montreal area.