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

The Legacy in the Barrel: Remembering Nicolas Potel

Nicolas Potel, beloved Burgundy winemaker, died at 56. Discover how he transformed loss into legacy, and why his wines still speak with quiet power and grace.

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

Why Butter Tastes Better in Europe

European butter tastes richer, creamier, and more flavorful than American butter, and there’s a reason why. From grass-fed cows to cultured cream, discover the science and soul behind the better butter across the pond.

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

The Man Who Woke Up Speaking a Different Language

A poetic exploration of foreign accent syndrome and the mysterious case of a man who woke up speaking a language he never learned. How does the brain rewrite identity?

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

The Rise and Fall of Lard in American Cooking

Once the queen of the American kitchen, lard shaped our pies, fried our chicken, and nourished generations. So why did it vanish, and is it making a comeback?

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

How Salt Changed the Course of Human History

Salt shaped civilizations, sparked wars, built empires, and preserved life. Explore the ancient and surprising story of how salt changed the course of human history.

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

Real-Life Shape-Shifters: The Science of Biological Camouflage

Explore the science and soul of biological camouflage…from cuttlefish and chameleons to the silent art of disappearing. This lyrical deep dive reveals how creatures vanish in plain sight, why camouflage evolved, and what it teaches us about survival, identity, and transformation.

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

The Cell That Changed Everything: Why Telomeres Matter

At the fragile ends of your DNA lie telomeres: tiny guardians of your biological time. This lyrical deep dive explores how these quiet caps shape aging, trauma, healing, and what it means to be alive in a mortal body. For anyone curious about the poetry written into your very cells.

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

The Science of Decomposition: What Really Happens When We Die

Decomposition isn’t the end…it’s a transformation. In this exploration, we follow the journey of the human body after death: from microbial bloom to skeletonization, from gut to grave, and the unexpected beauty found in nature’s quiet reclamation.

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

Soul-Sized Work: What Happens When Your Passion Can’t Pay the Bills

What happens when the work that feeds your soul doesn’t feed your wallet? This post explores the quiet ache of creating in a world that demands profit. For the artists, writers, makers, and dreamers still showing up for their passion, even when it can’t pay the bills.

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

How Touch Rewires the Traumatized Brain

Gentle touch has the power to rewire a traumatized brain. Explore the science behind how human connection, hugs, and skin-to-skin contact can soothe PTSD and awaken healing.

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

Why Octopuses Might Be Aliens (Scientifically Speaking)

Octopuses defy biology, logic, and evolution. With bizarre genetics, shape-shifting intelligence, and alien-like behavior, some scientists believe they may be Earth’s closest thing to extraterrestrial life. Dive into the mystery.

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

The Smell of Space: What Astronauts Say It’s Like

What does space actually smell like? Astronauts describe it as seared steak, ozone, and burning metal…an otherworldly scent that lingers on their suits and in their memories. Explore the science, stories, and poetry behind the mysterious aroma of the cosmos.

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