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  porcini 　　 　　Porcini (Boletus edulis) One of the nicknames of this mushroom, penny bun, is inspired by its brown, bread roll-like cap. (more) porcini mushroom Also known as: Boletus edulis, andgewoon eekhoorntjesbrood, bolete, cèpe de Bordeaux, cep, cepe, dajiao gu, karjohanssvamp, king bolete, meiwei-niuganjum, penny bun, porcino, steinpilz, stensopp, zhutui mo(Show More) Written by Karen Sottosanti Karen Sottosanti is a writer...
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  Yamunanagar 　　Yamunanagar India Written by Laura Payne Laura Payne is a freelance writer whose work covers many topics. She is a former Wayne State University linguistics instructor. Laura Payne Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an...
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  FIFA World Cup Records 　　 　　1970 FIFA World Cup final match Legendary Brazilian forward Pelé (centre right) during the 1970 World Cup final match between Brazil and Italy in Mexico City. Brazil defeated Italy 4–1 to capture its third World Cup championship. (more) FIFA World Cup Records football Written by Tushaar Kuthiala Tushaar Kuthiala has over a decade of experience in news media, content...
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  Today in History—May 6: A Tunnel Beneath the Channel Opens 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—May 6: A Tunnel Beneath the Channel Opens Written by Melissa Petruzzello Melissa Petruzzello (she/her) is Assistant Managing Editor and covers plants, algae, fungi, insects, spiders, renewable energy and environmental engineering. She also handles certain topics in Christianity,... Melissa Petruzzello Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors...
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  sports broadcasting 　　sports broadcasting journalism Written by Travis R. Bell Contributor to SAGE Publications's The SAGE Encyclopedia of Journalism (2022) whose work appears in Britannica as part of a joint publishing agreement with SAGE. Travis R. Bell Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on...
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  originalism 　　 　　Antonin Scalia Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Antonin Scalia, 2006. (more) originalism judicial philosophy Written by Brian Duignan Brian Duignan is a senior editor at Encyclopædia Britannica. His subject areas include philosophy, law, social science, politics, political theory, and religion. Brian Duignan Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive...
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  Is the Odyssey a True Story? 　　 　　Ulysses and the Sirens Painting of Odysseus's encounter with the Sirens, in the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne. (more) Is the Odyssey a True Story? Written by Gitanjali Roy Gitanjali Roy is senior editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica. She has over two decades of editorial experience across digital and broadcast media. Gitanjali Roy Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee...
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  Today in History—May 4: When Buddhist Scripture Was Written on 729 Giant Tablets 　　 　　May 4, 1868: A scripture engraved to outlast empires (more) Today in History—May 4: When Buddhist Scripture Was Written on 729 Giant Tablets Written by Ethan Teekah Ethan Teekah is an Associate Editor at Encyclopædia Britannica, where he leads coverage of Asia. Ethan Teekah Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive...
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  Stock Photography 　　Stock Photography Written by Timothy Roy Gleason Contributor to SAGE Publications's The SAGE Encyclopedia of Journalism (2022) whose work appears in Britannica as part of a joint publishing agreement with SAGE. Timothy Roy Gleason Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that...
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  captioning 　　captioning Written by Jamie Buffington-Adams Contributor to SAGE Publications's The SAGE Deaf Studies Encyclopedia (2016) whose work appears in Britannica as part of a joint publishing agreement with SAGE. Jamie Buffington-Adams Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via...
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  What Is the Bible Belt? 　　 　　Southern revival Revival meeting on a Southern plantation, illustration from Harper's Weekly, 1872. (more) What Is the Bible Belt? Written by Melissa Petruzzello Melissa Petruzzello (she/her) is Assistant Managing Editor and covers plants, algae, fungi, insects, spiders, renewable energy and environmental engineering. She also handles certain topics in Christianity,... Melissa PetruzzelloAll Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee...
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  free newspapers 　　free newspapers publishing Also known as: free sheet Written by Aske Kammer Contributor to SAGE Publications's The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Mass Media and Society (2020) whose work appears in Britannica as part of a joint publishing agreement with SAGE. Aske Kammer Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from...
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  Law of Return 　　Law of Return Israel [1950] Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. Fred Frommer Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for...
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  mindfulness 　　 　　Mindful meditating A woman meditating, maybe mindfully, by a pond in calming environs. (more) mindfulness religious and psychological concept Written by Charles Preston Charles Preston is Associate Editor for Religion at Encyclopædia Britannica. Charles Preston Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working...
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  Dietary Guidelines for Americans 　　 　　Foods: Nutritive Value and Cost (1894) The U.S. Department of Agriculture's first dietary guideline for Americans, Foods: Nutritive Value and Cost (Farmers' Bulletin No. 23), was issued in 1894. (more) Dietary Guidelines for Americans United States government Also known as: DGA Written by Mindy Johnston Mindy Spitzer Johnston is Managing Editor at Encyclopædia Britannica. Mindy Johnston Fact-checked by Britannica...
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  Poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal 　　 　　Poisoning scene Police in protective suits working near to the scene where former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia, were found critically ill after being exposed to the often-lethal poison, Novichok. (more) Poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal international incident [2018] Written by Nick Tabor Nick Tabor is a freelance journalist and the author of Africatown:...
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  educational radio 　　educational radio Written by Tanja E. Bosch Contributor to SAGE Publications's The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Mass Media and Society (2020) whose work appears in Britannica as part of a joint publishing agreement with SAGE. Tanja E. Bosch Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained...
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  Today in History—May 1: The Discovery of Remains on Everest Raises More Questions 　　 　　May 1, 1999: Everest's oldest mystery resurfaces (more) Today in History—May 1: The Discovery of Remains on Everest Raises More Questions Written by Michele Metych Michele Metych is the lead editor for Today in History at Encyclopædia Britannica. Michele Metych Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years...
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  prior restraint 　　prior restraint censorship Also known as: previous restraint Written by Stephen Macek Contributor to SAGE Publications's The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Mass Media and Society (2020) whose work appears in Britannica as part of a joint publishing agreement with SAGE. Stephen Macek Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from...
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  Prior Restraint 　　Prior Restraint censorship Also known as: previous restraint Written by Stephen Macek Contributor to SAGE Publications's The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Mass Media and Society (2020) whose work appears in Britannica as part of a joint publishing agreement with SAGE. Stephen Macek Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from...

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