Why Indian Food Tastes Good

Ask anyone if they want to get Indian food for lunch, and you’ll probably hear a resounding “Yes.” But why is Indian cuisine so delicious? After analyzing over 17,000 recipes, researchers have found scientific evidence. The complex flavors of Indian cuisine take advantage of negative food pairing, where no two flavors share the same “flavor compounds.” So instead of adding similar seasonings to your next …

Muslim Holy Days Added to NYC School Calendars

New York City took a leap forward in inclusivity and fairness this week when Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that the city’s public schools will be observing two Muslim holy days, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Although a few other municipalities have already done this, NYC’s recent move is much more resounding as it’s home to more than 1.1 million school children. The changes are …

Interviews with Atypical People

In a series of 10 interviews, New York Magazine examines what its like to exist on the boundaries of social acceptance. From a woman who is deathly afraid of vomiting to a 58-year-old virgin, a man who craves amputation and a romantic relationship between a daughter and her estranged father, NY Mag helps shine some light on not only the anomalies of the human experience, …