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William Powell was 19 when he wrote The Anarchist Cookbook. He died in July 2016.

Documentarian Says 'Anarchist Cookbook' Author Was Filled With Remorse

4:54pm April 03, 2017

by Kelly McEvers

But remorse and regret are two different things. William Powell's 1970s book contains instructions for making explosives. Charlie Siskel interviewed him for his film American Anarchist.

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The Poetic Legacy Of Russia's Yevgeny Yevtushenko

4:54pm April 03, 2017

by Andrew Limbong

Outspoken and influential Russian poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko died over the weekend. He was known for his criticism of anti-Semitism and of the Soviet Union.

The Gotham of the "grammar vigilante": Bristol, U.K.

The 'Grammar Vigilante': Defender Of Truth, Justice And The Grammarian Way

3:27pm April 03, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

Wielding his handy "apostrophiser," this "Banksy of punctuation" stalks the streets of Bristol at night, reclaiming the British city's street signs for good — one corrected apostrophe at a time.

Molecules in wine stimulate thousands of taste and odor receptors, sending a flavor signal to the brain that triggers massive cognitive computation involving pattern recognition, memory, value judgment, emotion and, of course, pleasure.

The Taste Of Wine Isn't All In Your Head, But Your Brain Sure Helps

3:17pm April 03, 2017

by Mark Schatzker

Savoring the flavor of wine activates more gray matter than solving a complex math problem, according to neuroscientist Gordon Shepherd. His new book, Neurenology, explores your brain on wine.

Idan Cohen's grandmother's famous German layer cake. Idan's mom always said that the Israeli climate did not agree with this cake, but she made it anyway.

The Jewish Food Society Wants To Save The Recipes Of Grandmas Everywhere

2:14pm April 03, 2017

by Larissa Zimberoff

A new project aims to celebrate Jewish food and culture in all its diversity. It's collecting recipes from the Jewish diaspora and staging public events where stories behind the recipes are the stars.

Author Looks To Other Countries To Rethink America's Complicated Tax Code

2:13pm April 03, 2017

When it comes to taxes, T.R. Reid says other countries have done "what the U.S. Congress evidently can't do — they've made it simple." His new book is A Fine Mess.

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#NPRpoetry Month: Vince Staples Reads His Favorite Twitter Poems

10:23am April 03, 2017

by Michel Martin

Today's selections grapple with the existential crisis presented by string cheese, plus rapper Vince Staples shares a couple of his favorites from #NPRPoetry.

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Jon Proudstar created Tribal Force in 1996 — now, it's being rebooted by Native Realities.

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With This Publisher, Native American Superheroes Fly High

5:58pm April 02, 2017

by Megan Kamerick

Native Realities Press exclusively publishes Native American-made comics, graphic novels and games — including a reboot of Tribal Force, widely considered the first all-Native superhero comic book.

Jessica Chastain stars as Antonina Żabińska, who, along with her husband, helped rescue Jews in Warsaw during World War II.

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'Femininity Is Not Weakness,' Jessica Chastain Says Of 'Zookeeper's Wife'

7:46am April 02, 2017

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Chastain stars as Antonina Żabińska, who, along with her husband, sheltered hundreds of Warsaw Jews during World War II. "It's exceptionally brave to fight violence with love," Chastain says.

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'American War' Explores The Universality Of Revenge

7:46am April 02, 2017

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Journalist Omar El Akkad imagines a dark, dystopian future in his new novel, American War. It follows a young girl whose curious, trusting nature leads her to terrible acts as she grows up.