food
Eaters, tasters, and people whose appetites defied explanation.
The Man Who Painted the Dead
How do you paint a wild bird at exact life size without it moving?
Peace
He fed three thousand people in an afternoon, banned the word "hello" because it contained "hell," and quietly let his followers know he was God.
The Man Who Bought the Hotel So He Wouldn't Have to Leave
What does a billionaire do when the hotel manager tries to evict him from the suite he refuses to leave?
Mary Mallon Keeps Cooking
She gave her word, in 1910, that she would never cook again.
The System of One
What happens when the man who proved no system is complete builds one with a single trusted element?