How toys for adults became a $7+ billion US industry
Adults are the world's fastest-growing group of toy buyers. They're collecting Lego, plush toys, Hot Wheels, Barbies, Sonny Angel figurines, and more.
Dorian Barranco
The mold behind Brie cheese could face extinction. Can we save it?
The world's supply of Brie and Camembert relies on one type of white mold. And French scientists say it's in trouble.
Money lessons from older Americans who learned the hard way
Six older Americans shared advice on saving, investing, and preparing for retirement.
Maine traps $1 billion of lobster a year. But is that at risk?
Maine catches 90% of America's lobster. Many have worried the population will collapse because of warming waters. But will it?
Why your chocolate bar is more expensive this year
A global cocoa shortage. Soaring cocoa prices. What does this mean for chocolate companies? And what does this mean for chocolate lovers?
Why Louisiana's $1.3 billion shrimp industry could go extinct
Louisiana catches about 70 million tons of shrimp. But it's not enough to cover America's surging demand. Farmed imports cover the rest.
How a $1 billion gold kiwi breed saved New Zealand's industry
We visited New Zealand to see how it grows, picks, ships, and breeds its most prized kiwifruit.
7 of the most faked seafoods in the world
Seafood fraud is rampant globally. Your red snapper could be tilapia. That wild-caught salmon? Farm-raised. And criminal rings could be to blame.
Why it can cost millions to win America's biggest horse race
We went to Churchill Downs days before the Kentucky Derby to see what it takes to train the winning horse and prepare the track for 400,000 fans.
How America's largest buffet survived the death of all-you-can-eats
Buffet restaurants struggled. Multiple all-you-can-eat chains declared bankruptcy. But Shady Maple Smorgasbord in Pennsylvania has thrived. Why?
How Africa's first caviar won over Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe
Aciepenser built a caviar business in Madagascar, one of the world's poorest countries. It's won over Michelin-starred chefs. How did they do it?
Why melted bugs on candy and lemons fuel a $167 million industry
Jelly beans, Junior Mints, and lemons are all coated with a shiny resin called shellac. It's made from tiny insects in India, and it's safe to eat.
How Sri Lanka produces 90% of the world's pure cinnamon
We visited one of Sri Lanka's largest Ceylon cinnamon producers to learn what it takes to harvest one of the world's most valuable spices.
How the Netherlands makes 650 million kilos of Gouda a year
The Netherlands exports much of its Gouda cheese abroad. The country's 1.6 million dairy cows release ammonia, an emission that destroys nature areas.
How chefs feed 100,000 Michigan fans at America's biggest football stadium
The University of Michigan's Big House is the biggest football stadium in the United States. In secret kitchens and tunnels, chefs make food for fans.
Why people risk their lives to milk deadly snakes
Millions of people suffer from venomous snake bites every year. Billy Collett milks hundreds of deadly snakes a week to produce life-saving antivenom.
Is your food safe to eat? Why your wasabi, vanilla, and honey could be fake
Globally, the fraudulent food industry is worth $40 billion. Counterfeit foods fund criminal activities and can even harm consumers.
How 60,000 pounds of crawfish are harvested a day in Louisiana
Louisiana produces 90% of the United States' crawfish. But the farmed crawfish industry is young, unregulated, and fast-moving.
Inside the US Factory making Ukraine's most important ammo
The US has sent Ukraine millions of 155mm rounds since the war started, including cluster bombs. We visited a US factory to see how shells are made.
How 30,000 metric tons of coconuts are processed a year in Sri Lanka
Coconuts became the new superfood, but are they worth the hype? We visit Sri Lanka to see how farmers bear the burden of the West's food obsessions.