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We have the chemical menthol to thank for the wonderful mouth-feel of peppermint. Scientists now know that menthol fools the brain by activating receptors involved with sensing cold.

"That's not what America's about," the president said in a news conference, calling the cancellation of The Interview's release a "mistake." The FBI has accused North Korea of being behind the attack.

In this playlist, TED speakers explore the nature of creativity, the source of a good story, and the impact of the written word.

Simmons was a regular on the HBO drama, which depicts the brutality of life in a maximum security prison. He spoke to Terry Gross in 1998.

Jeff Williams, the tech giant's vice president for operations, told British-based employees that Apple has done more than any other company to ensure fair and safe working conditions.

Speaking of Sony executives, Obama said "I wish they had spoken to me first" before canceling "The Interview."

The debate over whether to ban hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, has been deeply emotional and contentious in New York.

Tunisia launched the Arab uprisings four years ago when it ousted a dictator. Sunday's presidential election heralds the country's steady, but not-yet-guaranteed progress.

Latino USA Producer Marlon Bishop talks with Host Maria Hinojosa about his takeaways from visiting Honduras.

In our weekly roundup of tech headlines, we get you up-to-date on Sony's troubles after North Korea targeted its film The Interview, and tell you a community organizer's advice for tech companies.