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Rachel Sugar

Rachel Sugar

Freelance Writer

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    The year vegan junk food went mainstreamThe year vegan junk food went mainstream
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    It isn’t particularly healthy. That’s the best part.

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    2018 was a difficult year for cookies2018 was a difficult year for cookies
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    From broken Kisses to poison dough.

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    Boycotts haven’t stopped the growth of Chick-fil-ABoycotts haven’t stopped the growth of Chick-fil-A
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    The controversial conservative chain is poised to become the third-largest fast-food brand in the US this year.

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    The scourge of “wine teeth,” explainedThe scourge of “wine teeth,” explained
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    Here is why you look like a vampire.

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    The best doesn’t exist. A psychologist explains why we can’t stop searching.
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    Psychologist Barry Schwartz on the allure of a doomed mission.

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    A biopsychologist explains what mushrooms, burgers, tomatoes, and aged hard cheese all have in common.

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    And what happens if you don’t?

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    Fast food prices are rising, but so are deals.

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