Borscht is a sour soup popular in Eastern Europe, especially Ukraine, known for its vibrant red color from beets, which gives it that sweet and tangy flavor.
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April 26, 2026
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On This Day
1986 - The world’s worst nuclear disaster to date occurred at Chernobyl, in Kiev, Ukraine, killing 31 people and exposing thousands to radioactive material.
Fact of the Day
The name Karen — once the third most popular girl’s name in America — has seen a sharp decline to 831st place in 2020, due to the name’s association with obnoxiously entitled people.
Nature Oddities
The Swedish Navy spent 15 years and millions of dollars tracking what they believed were Russian submarines in their waters. In 1996, scientists finally investigated the signals and discovered the submarines were actually just massive schools of herring farting.
Food and Drink
Country Captain is a curried chicken dish that became iconic around Savannah, Ga., and Charleston, SC. It blends Indian spices with Southern ingredients, creating a tomato-based braise that’s spooned over rice.