This liquor made with (mostly) blue agave has a complex set of rules and regulations – and a near-mythical history. In the final episode of the series, Anney and Lauren say ‘salud’ with the science and stories behind tequila.

This liquor made with (mostly) blue agave has a complex set of rules and regulations &ndash; and a near-mythical history. In the final episode of the series, Anney and Lauren say &lsquo;salud&rsquo; with the science and stories behind tequila.

Tequila: Just One More Round, Friends

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Though almost driven to extinction in the 1800s, this massive bovine has made a comeback – thanks in part to the popularity of its rich meat. Anney and Lauren herd together the history and science behind American bison.

Though almost driven to extinction in the 1800s, this massive bovine has made a comeback &ndash; thanks in part to the popularity of its rich meat. Anney and Lauren herd together the history and science behind American bison.

American Bison: A New Hope

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These oily fruits have been trending for millennia. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and science behind avocados.

These oily fruits have been trending for millennia. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and science behind avocados.

Avocados: It's Not Easy Being Green

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This international quick-service restaurant chain is the largest purveyor of pizza in the world. Anney and Lauren toss together the tech-driven science and history behind Domino's.

This international quick-service restaurant chain is the largest purveyor of pizza in the world. Anney and Lauren toss together the tech-driven science and history behind Domino's.

Savor Tracks the Rise of Dominos

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Beverages made from parts of the roselle hibiscus have a beautiful color, a tart tang, and a place in the history of other red drinks. Anney and Lauren dip into the science and cultures behind hibiscus teas.

Beverages made from parts of the roselle hibiscus have a beautiful color, a tart tang, and a place in the history of other red drinks. Anney and Lauren dip into the science and cultures behind hibiscus teas.

The Vibrant Hibiscus Tea Episode

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This style of restaurant service is dinner and a show – where cooking dinner is the show. Anney and Lauren flip over the cultures and history behind teppanyaki (often known as ‘hibachi’ in the U.S.).

This style of restaurant service is dinner and a show &ndash; where cooking dinner is the show. Anney and Lauren flip over the cultures and history behind teppanyaki (often known as &lsquo;hibachi&rsquo; in the U.S.).

The Teppanyaki Episode Has Flair

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Come sit down with us, we’ve got some sad news. This is not goodbye, but Savor is winding down.

Come sit down with us, we&rsquo;ve got some sad news. This is not goodbye, but Savor is winding down.

An Important Savor Announcement

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This franchise has spawned a bounty of food- and drink-related merchandise and licensed products, from mundane to amusing to of dubious propriety. Anney and Lauren have a bad feeling about some of the strangest culinary tie-ins from the history of Star Wars.

This franchise has spawned a bounty of food- and drink-related merchandise and licensed products, from mundane to amusing to of dubious propriety. Anney and Lauren have a bad feeling about some of the strangest culinary tie-ins from the history of Star Wars.

A Galaxy of Star Wars Food Tie-ins

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This tropical fruit with a thin, leathery skin doesn’t travel well, so it’s inspired all kinds of innovations to get it from tree to plate over the centuries. Anney and Lauren take a fresh look at the history and science behind lychees.

This tropical fruit with a thin, leathery skin doesn&rsquo;t travel well, so it&rsquo;s inspired all kinds of innovations to get it from tree to plate over the centuries. Anney and Lauren take a fresh look at the history and science behind lychees.

The Lychee Episode Is Delicate (Isn’t It, Isn’t It?)

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This style of beer – the most popular in the world today – represents the cutting edge of brewing technology from the 1840s. Anney and Lauren hop into the science and history of pilsners.

This style of beer &ndash; the most popular in the world today &ndash; represents the cutting edge of brewing technology from the 1840s. Anney and Lauren hop into the science and history of pilsners.

The Original Pilsner Episode

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Savor digs into how people live and how they eat – and why. Hosts Anney Reese and Lauren Vogelbaum interview the culinary creators and consumers of the world, exploring the science, history, and culture of food and drink, all with a key question in mind: Why do we like what we like, and how can we find more of those things?

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