A new food labeling law in California is banning the "sell by" date in an effort to reduce food waste.

CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity

Did the milk expire? California bans 'sell by' food labels to cut food waste (Olga R. Rodriguez, AP, 1 Jul 2026)

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Tyrian purple is a mysterious color that ruled the ancient world -- and you and I have never seen it.

CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity

Tyrian purple: The lost ancient pigment that was more valuable than gold (Zaria Gorvett, BBC, Nov 24, 2023)

Tyrian Purple (University of Chicago Library, accessed 3 Jul 2026)

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History was made at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding -- by Sir Paul McCartney, who performed "I Want to Hold Your Hand" for the first time since 1965.

CONDENSED SOUP: 10 minutes of cozy curiosity

History of Madison Square Garden (Madison Square Garden, accessed 4 Jul 2026)

Paul McCartney Performed This Beloved No. 1 Beatles Hit at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding Reception (Exclusive) (Erin Clock, People, 4 Jul 2026)

"I Want to Hold Your Hand" (Performing Songwriter, accessed 4 Jul 2026)

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*This episode was recorded in my bathroom.