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Chef Todd Gray sprinkles his version of manna on a seafood kebab at Manna, Gray's restaurant in the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.<br>Dixie D. Vereen/For The Washington Post

Is a biblical food the next foodie fad? This chef thinks so.

Last year, as Todd Gray and his wife, Ellen Kassoff, prepared to open their 165-seat, Mediterranean-inspired restaurant at the Museum of the Bible, they faced a culinary conundrum. The name they had settled on for the eatery was Manna, a reference to the food God sent down to the Israelites after their escape from Egypt in the Bible. But if the restaurant was to be called Manna, they wanted to be able to serve it to their guests.

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Philippe Hujoel, a dentist and University of Washington professor, is one of the dental health experts worrying that more people are using toothpaste that skips the most important ingredient - the fluoride - and leaves them at a greater risk of cavities.<br>Elaine Thompson/AP Philippe Hujoel, a dentist and University of Washington professor, is one of the dental health experts worrying that more people are using toothpaste that skips the most important ingredient - the fluoride - and leaves them at a greater risk of cavities.<br>Elaine Thompson/AP
Experts question benefits of fluoride-free toothpaste
Bob Gable dresses as the Bucks County Batman in his workshop in his Bensalem house, where he makes his costumes. His Batman costume alone, which he pieced together with motorcycle suits and custom-made parts, cost an estimated $12,000. <br>Lauren Schneiderman/Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS
Bob Gable dresses as the Bucks County Batman in his workshop in his Bensalem house, where he makes his costumes. His Batman costume alone, which he pieced together with motorcycle suits and custom-made parts, cost an estimated $12,000. <br>Lauren Schneiderman/Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS

“It’s just nice to make people happy.”

Batman fights petty crime in a $12K Batsuit

Meet Bob Gable and his alter ego, the Bucks County Batman. Holy costumes, Batman! Gable’s custom-made Batsuit and the associated accessories cost him about $12,000. His 7-year-old son has more than 200 superhero costumes of his own.

Tanya Letuli does chest presses with suspension bands during high-intensity interval training at a gym in Lee's Summit, Mo. Some fitness buffs swear by HIIT training; others find success with low-intensity activities, such as walking.<br>MCT
Tanya Letuli does chest presses with suspension bands during high-intensity interval training at a gym in Lee's Summit, Mo. Some fitness buffs swear by HIIT training; others find success with low-intensity activities, such as walking.<br>MCT

Which workout is best for you: High or low intensity?

High-intensity interval training has become a big deal among workout enthusiasts, who like the short bursts of intense exercise alternated with longer periods of rest. But some folks still prefer low-intensity workouts — repetitive moderate motion for 30 to 45 minutes. So which is better for you?

Alex Comstock walks along a woodland trail to retrieve the arrows he shot into a 3D target from nearly 70 yards away.<br>Steve Kuchera/Duluth News Tribune/TNS
Alex Comstock walks along a woodland trail to retrieve the arrows he shot into a 3D target from nearly 70 yards away.<br>Steve Kuchera/Duluth News Tribune/TNS

Bowfest, a 3D archery event near Duluth, aims to be a big draw

Alex Comstock pulled back on his bow, steadied his aim and let fly an arrow across a steep gully.

"Zombie Airman," the latest book by Air Force vet-turned-writer David Guenther, focuses on an airman's actions during the first three days of a zombie apocalypse.<br>Courtesy of David Guenther
"Zombie Airman," the latest book by Air Force vet-turned-writer David Guenther, focuses on an airman's actions during the first three days of a zombie apocalypse.<br>Courtesy of David Guenther

‘Zombie Airman’ is vet’s latest work of military science fiction

A former master sergeant who retired in 2003 after 21 years managing life-support equipment on almost every plane in the Air Force, David Guenther says he has spun yarns for his own amusement for years.

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games

At first glance,"Octopath Traveler" could be mistaken for a Super Nintendo title. The sprite-based characters look like they're straight out of "Final Fantasy VI."<br>Nintendo of America/TNS
At first glance,"Octopath Traveler" could be mistaken for a Super Nintendo title. The sprite-based characters look like they're straight out of "Final Fantasy VI."<br>Nintendo of America/TNS

‘Octopath Traveler’ shows that old-school RPGs can learn new tricks

Japanese role-playing games have strived to give players bigger and more bombastic experiences. Epic cutscenes rival anything this side of a Peter Jackson movie. Dazzling visuals showcase the latest hardware that make fantasies look like reality. But for all the effort to give fans a grand adventure, crucial elements of the genre were lost along the way — compelling characters and daring storytelling. "Octopath Traveler" from Square Enix does not make that mistake.

europe after hours

Zur Feiermaus a traditional German restaurant located in Kaiserslautern on the outskirts of the village of Siegelbach that serves amazing food, albiet at somewhat inflated prices.<br>Will Morris
Zur Feiermaus a traditional German restaurant located in Kaiserslautern on the outskirts of the village of Siegelbach that serves amazing food, albiet at somewhat inflated prices.<br>Will Morris

German eatery in Kaiserslautern offers authenticity, at a price

I first found out about Zur Feiermaus when I went to a German canteen at a local Army garrison to get lunch. When the server at the counter asked what I wanted, I told her, “Some really good, authentic German food.” Without missing a beat, she scribbled something on a piece of paper, gave it to me and said, “Then go here instead.”

pacific after hours

A bartender mixes up a cocktail at Bar Berotti inside of the temporary restaurant Barvelous.<br>Courtesy of Okinawa Grand Mer Resort
A bartender mixes up a cocktail at Bar Berotti inside of the temporary restaurant Barvelous.<br>Courtesy of Okinawa Grand Mer Resort

Enjoy a camping cookout without the fuss in Okinawa City

Inspired by the popular concept of “glamping” — a play on the words “glamorous” and “camping” — Barvelous offers all the fun of a camping getaway in a luxurious environment close to the ocean.

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the meat and potatoes of life

Potlucks reveal how neighbors really feel

Last year, after my husband, Francis, transitioned out of the military and and we moved off base, I had to find new friends. Again. This isn’t easy at age 52, when most of my peers have well-established social circles with little room for newbies. But luckily, we moved to a small community where neighborhood “porch parties” are customary.