The birth of the first home rice cooker as we know it (automatic, electric). The son of a similarly “liberated” Korean woman, I was raised on rice-cooker rice, the chirping bells and whistles ...

Though certain varieties of rice may be higher in fiber, protein, or antioxidants, all types of rice can fit into a nutritious, well-rounded diet. Rice is a staple food in many countries and ...

I eat rice multiple days a week — and used to exclusively make it in a pot on the stove. It’s a deceptively easy task: Measure, rinse, add water, simmer, steam, and less than half an hour ...

There may have been fear of gender-diverse people in the ancient world, but they played a crucial role. In Rome, they were viewed as vital to the city’s safety. According to Plato, love’s aim ...

René Descartes said the only thing we can be certain about is that we think. But what is the nature of thoughts? Philosophers have pondered this for centuries. American Vice-President JD Vance ...

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