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For decades and generations, bakers in northern Arkansas have been baking a special pastry known as the chocolate roll, which somehow hasn’t taken over the world with its deliciousness. Plus: archaeologists in Cambodia play the long game in putting together an artifact.

Ready to Roll (Arkansas Living)

After 98 Years, Archaeologists Found the Missing Torso of an Ancient Buddha Statue (Popular Mechanics)