“Pietro Ferrero invents a loaf-shaped hazelnut paste he dubs Giandujot. It uses just a dab of cocoa, which was scarce after World War II. Ferrero dies of a heart attack three years later, before his creation becomes a worldwide phenomenon.” Everything you ever wanted to know about Nutella.

+ The mysterious, stubborn appeal of mass-produced fried chicken.

+ “The simplest answer is one that will leave you slightly unsatisfied, but at least with your confidence in comprehending basic physical properties intact. Glitter is made from glitter. Big glitter begets smaller glitter; smaller glitter gets everywhere, all glitter is impossible to remove; now never ask this question again.” But if you must know more, the NYT is here for you: What is Glitter? (Aside from what you’ll find in this article, we’ll also accept the answer: An American romantic musical drama film starring Mariah Carey and Da Brat…)