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Cucumbers tend to slide out the back of a sandwich when confronted with bite force, writes Pashman in Eat More Better.

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Friction Can Save Your Sandwich, And Other Tips For Better Bites

8:04pm October 13, 2014

by NPR Staff

Many sandwiches lack structural integrity due to "the sliced cucumber conundrum," says Dan Pashman, author of Eat More Better. He has fixes for it and other kitchen woes — like sad-looking leftovers.

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Wolverine's Death: Superheroes And The Cycle Of Eternal Return

6:47pm October 13, 2014

by Glen Weldon

Nerd-about-town Glen Weldon explains to a non-comics-reading guy exactly what is up with the impending death of Wolverine. (That's not a spoiler; the miniseries is actually called Death of Wolverine.)

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In This 'Alphabet,' 'O' Is For Helpful Owl And 'C' Is For Escapist Cup

4:58pm October 13, 2014

by NPR Staff

From a cup who dreams of a window seat to a problem-solving owl, Oliver Jeffers' new picture book, Once Upon an Alphabet, gives each letter its own story.

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Cary Elwes stars as Westley, a farm boy who falls in love with Buttercup (Robin Wright), in 1987's The Princess Bride.

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'As You Wish': Take A Peek At The Making Of 'The Princess Bride'

1:46pm October 13, 2014

by NPR Staff

Actor Cary Elwes, best known for his dashing performance as the heroic farm boy Westley in The Princess Bride, has a new book out, full of memories from the cast of the cult classic.

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Twyla Tharp: Living the Creative Life is Part of the June Porter Johnson Series at Salem College

8:36am October 13, 2014

by David Ford

Discover how and why Twyla Tharp and her work as a modern dancer and choreographer is as relevant today as when she first began dancing in the 60s.

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The Greek god Hermes is seen in a newly found mosaic, leading a chariot and its rider into the afterlife.

Striking Mosaic Found In Greek Tomb Dates From 4th Century B.C.

6:29pm October 12, 2014

by Bill Chappell

Dating from the last quarter of the 4th century B.C., the mosaic covers a space of nearly 15 feet by 10 feet. It features two horses, a man and the god Hermes, in colorful detail.

To remake The Empire Strikes Back, dozens of fans play roles such as Luke Skywalker and Jedi master Yoda, seen here training on the planet Dagobah.

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The Empire Strikes Back: The Fan-Made Version

6:27pm October 12, 2014

by Bill Chappell

A follow-up to 2010 Emmy-winner Star Wars Uncut, the film is a pastiche of live action, stop-motion and animation that shows both the contributors' talents and their passion for the original.

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From VMI To James Island, Hollywood Battles To Get The Civil War Right

1:14pm October 12, 2014

by Elizabeth Blair

The new film Field of Lost Shoes follows a group of VMI cadets who fought at the Battle of New Market. The film is one in a long history of Civil War movies, many of which have been problematic.

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Neil Young Writes Of His Love Affair With Cars

1:14pm October 12, 2014

Neil Young loves his cars so much he wrote a second memoir, Special Deluxe, devoted to them. He speaks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about music, the environment and, of course, automobiles.

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Book Offers A Get-Wit-Quick Workout

1:14pm October 12, 2014

NPR's Ari Shapiro gets schooled in the art of being interesting by Benjamin Errett, the author of the new book, Elements of Wit.

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