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From Nation, For Nation - Pulse of the Nation
A Functioning Theme Park... 400 Feet Underground?
Hidden beneath the surface of Romania lies Salina Turda, an underground playground carved deep inside one of the world’s oldest salt mines. Visitors descend nearly 400 feet below Earth’s surface to explore a place where history and fun collide.
From Salt Mine to Theme Park
More than 2,000 years old, Salina Turda once produced over three billion tons of salt. Over time, the massive excavation created a cavern so enormous it could hold an entire theme park, and now, it does.
Deep below ground, visitors can enjoy:
• A full-size Ferris wheel
• Mini-golf and bowling
• An underground lake where you can row a boat
• Towering salt walls that make every activity feel otherworldly
You can reach the bottom by elevator, or take the long staircase if you’re up for the workout.
A Playground Like No Other
This isn’t just an attraction; it’s a reminder that humans have a talent for turning the unexpected into something unforgettable. What was once a working salt mine is now one of the strangest theme park destinations on the planet.
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Alcohol
Does Alcohol Evaporate Out of Food When Cooked? Why some boozed-infused dishes might give you a hangover...,
Lager-spiked beef chili, beer-broiled bratwursts, coq au vin, chicken marsala, pork brined in rum. Ah, nothing says delicious quite like alcohol-saturated dishes, especially when it comes to beer or wine-infused meat: tender, moist, and downright delectable.
Of course, if you’ve ever watched a chef on TV or cracked open a cookbook to make one of these recipes, you’ve probably come across advice like, “Let the dish simmer for a few minutes to cook out any remaining alcohol.”
This begs the question: does alcohol actually evaporate out of food when cooked? Yes and no. Read on for the skinny on cooking with booze.
Why You Might Get Burned by Your Next Flambé
In 1992, a team of researchers from the US Department of Agriculture’s Nutrient Laboratory took part in an in-depth study exploring alcohol retention during food preparation. They started by examining perhaps the most iconic alcohol-based dish of them all, the flambé.
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Steven Borzachillo
Meet the Man Behind “Brochet”: The Wild, Woolly Art of Steven Borzachillo
California creator Steven Borzachillo reinvents crochet through Brochet, crafting bold and humorous soft sculptures like plush weapons and spooky props that look shocking but are entirely harmless and handmade from yarn.
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