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Meet the Mastermind Behind Wonka’s Weird, Wonderful, and Wholly Edible Chocolates

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Meet the Mastermind Behind Wonka’s Weird, Wonderful, and Wholly Edible Chocolates

How much about the chocolates was in the Wonka script? I had the title and description—for instance, the Silver Lining was filled with condensed thunderclouds and liquid sunlight. And the action it does—it makes you go, “Huh!” At the start, that was all I had. At that point, I didn’t know about any other production … Read more

Love Scandinavia? Here’s Why Estonia Should Be Next on Your List

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Love Scandinavia? Here’s Why Estonia Should Be Next on Your List

Don’t be surprised if there’s mention of a mythical “smoke eater” during your first smoke-sauna session. Estonia’s 800-year-old bathing ritual is a deeply spiritual and sacred practice, believed to purify the air and cleanse the spirits. Unlike standard saunas, the Estonian smoke hut is heated by an open fire without a chimney; the hot sooty … Read more