Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

Real-Time Mycotoxin Testing in Wine: Is It Safe?

Mycotoxins in wine are rare but real. Discover how real-time testing is changing wine safety, and what this means for consumers, producers, and the future of wine.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

The Planet That Was Never Real: The Curious Case of Vulcan

For over a century, astronomers believed in a planet called Vulcan—until Einstein proved it never existed. This poetic, historical-science post explores belief, error, and the beauty of being wrong.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

The Melon That Nearly Went Extinct: Saving Forgotten Fruits

Explore the beautiful revival of rare heirloom fruits like the Green Nutmeg Melon. Discover how gardeners and seed savers are preserving the forgotten flavors of history…one fruit at a time.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

Smoke and Saucers: Are UFOs a Cover for Classified Tech?

Have UFO stories been used as a smokescreen for classified military tech? This post explores Pentagon disinformation, psychological ops, and the fine line between sci-fi and secrecy.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

The Lead Masks Case: Brazil’s Most Chilling Mystery

In 1966, two men were found dead on a hillside in Brazil—dressed in suits, wearing lead masks, with cryptic instructions in a notebook. No one knows what they were waiting for. Or why they died.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

How Mixing Affects Flavor in Fermented Foods

From kombucha to kimchi, the way you stir your ferments can shape the flavor. Here’s the science—and the poetry—behind mixing and microbial magic.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

The Egg Cream: A New York Classic with No Egg and No Cream

No egg, no cream—just nostalgia, fizz, and chocolate. Discover the curious story behind the Egg Cream, a beloved Brooklyn drink that never left the borough but still stirs hearts today.

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