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Can This Man Bring Silicon Valley To Yangon?
A Stanford MBA who used to work for Google returned to Myanmar to be an Internet entrepreneur. But it's tough to start an Internet company in a country where the power goes out every day.
Guava Paste And Tamarind? What To Do With Weird Food Gifts
Have a food that has you stumped? Submit a photo and we'll ask chefs about our favorites!
Military Moms: A Bond Borne From Shared Loss
Two mothers whose sons were killed during the first Gulf War talk about how they became friends after their sons' death. The last 22 years would have been tough without the friendship, because, as one tells the other, "what's in our hearts we share."
Igor Stravinsky's 'Rite Of Spring' Counterrevolution
Not long after his shocking ballet, the composer branched out into a broad range of styles, ushering in new musical trends far from the violent tone of his iconic Rite of Spring.
Why You Have To Scratch That Itch
Itch can be a useful warning sign, or a maddening symptom with no cure. But the origins of itch have long been a mystery.Scientists think they've come closer to understanding the origins of itch in a molecule that makes mice scratch like mad.
