Stories

Welcome to Stories, a place to explore—and be inspired by—the wonder of our natural and cultural worlds.

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The Sourdough Show Must Go On

Karen Hirsch | Apron Strings Community Bake Shop

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The Cuban Pastry that Built a Legacy in L.A.

Beatriz Porto | Porto’s Bakery

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African Chop Truck

The Puff Puff That Traveled From Cameroon to L.A.

Opportune Akendeu | African Chop Truck

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Justine Hernandez Just What I Kneaded

Building Community Over Ooey-gooey Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

Justine Hernandez | Just What I Kneaded

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Marlene Beckford wearing hat and glasses

Fry Dumplings That Bridge Wellness and Love for the Community

Marlene Beckford | Ackee Bamboo Jamaican Cuisine

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Cornbread Is the Heart of Down-Home Cooking

Dulan’s Soul Food Kitchen | Terry Dulan

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Mark Dion Tar Pits

Artist Mark Dion's Deep Dive Into The Tar Pits

What blows this celebrated artist's mind? Microscopic ice age plants and rat poop

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The Pink Starburst. Pink diamond.

Fascinating Facets: The Pink Starburst Diamond

The dazzling science behind this precious gem

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Earth's First Giant

The two-meter skull of a humongous new ichthyosaur species, Earth’s first known giant creature, reveals how both the extinct marine reptiles and modern whales became giants.

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The Science of Rare Jewels

Explore every facet of gems and jewelry at Brilliance: The Art and Science of Rare Jewels

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