Each month, the Masters of Social Gastronomy (Sarah of Four Pounds Flour and the Brainery's Soma) take on the history and science behind some of your favorite edibles. Up this month: the world’s strangest (and most expensive) edibles.

Join MSG on Wednesday, March 25 to uncover the oddball background of the world’s priciest coffee, what a jungle cat has to do with your mild roast, and the Chinese delicacy that is...

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We're very excited to be partnering with Freshkills Park to bring you a series of classes about the development of this new huge (and awesome) park in Staten Island. Check out the following classes:

Freshkills Park Series: Landfill Infrastructure on Tuesday, February 17th

Freshkills Park Series: Planning and Designing the Park on Tuesday, March 10th

Freshkills Park Series: Urban Ecology on Tuesday, April 7th

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Saturday, February 7th - Erika Anderson, Comandante of the Army of Lovers, is inviting YOU to "make the world your Valentine" by giving Valentines to strangers. This Saturday, join Erika and the lovers for an Army of Lovers Crafting "Party." There will be punch, crafts, stamps, and cookies.

Tuesday, February 10th - Join the Society for the Advancement of Social Studies for The Fourth Annual Sexy SASS!...

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With Valentine's Day approaching, maybe you're thinking about the fish in the sea, of which we're told there are plenty. How many fish really are in your local sea? Well, we'll get back to you in a minute. For now, imagine your predecessors wondering the same thing circa 1880.

Let's have a look at the gender breakdown in the United States at that time, courtesy of this super neat map, which is for sale through our Vintage Visualizations...

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If you're just looking for a cool present for your very best friend or Valentine, pick up a gift certificate that can be used toward any class. They can be sent electronically, or you can choose to print a pdf to gift in real life. 

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