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Disney Families go broke for Disneyland: Are magical memories worth the financial misery? Yoy Luadha

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art This mosaic art looks good enough to eat Jennifer Sandlin

racism Battle of the victims: how Asian hate and the housing crisis collide in the city Maddie Lee

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synaesthesia What your name tastes like Rob Beschizza

art The Weird of Wendy Pini Rob Beschizza

books Decelerate Blue: YA graphic novel about the kids who refuse to keep pace with totalitarian, high-speed consumerism Cory Doctorow

cookbooks Anthony Bourdain's new cookbook is as much an artbook as it is recipes JP LeRoux

Food Sound is the forgotten flavor sense Gastropod

Food Warning: At least two eels were definitely harmed during the reporting of this story Linda Rodriguez

offworld Astonishing comics that 'save your game' when you turn the page Laura Hudson

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