The Impact of War
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Thursday, December 13, 2012
Found Recipes
A Sweet Bread, A Wash Basin And A Shot Of Whiskey
December 13, 2012 As part of All Things Considered's Found Recipes series, cookbook duo the Brass Sisters share a friend's memories of his mother's Portuguese Sweet Bread. Her tradition involved a big enamel basin, a nip of whiskey and a little prayer that the bread would turn out right.
Planet Money
Why Legos Are So Expensive — And So Popular
December 13, 2012 Legos often cost twice as much as similar blocks from a rival toymaker. So why are Legos so much more popular than other brands?
The Two-Way
On 'Fiscal Cliff,' Majority Of Public Sides With Democrats, Pew Poll Says
December 13, 2012 Fifty-five percent of those surveyed said President Obama is making a "serious effort" to work with Republicans. Just 32 percent said Republicans are making a serious effort to work with the Democratic president.
Best Books Of 2012
The Year's Best Science Fiction Crosses Galaxies And Genres
December 13, 2012 From post-apocalyptic character studies to speculative paleontology, reviewer Annalee Newitz says this year's best science fiction stretches boundaries and crosses genres. She also sees a strong resurgence in political themes, with a focus on civilizations on the brink of transformation or collapse.
