Zachary

Sniderman

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Hey there - I'm the editorial director at Greatist. Before joining the (crazy good) team here, I worked at Vanity Fair and at Mashable, where I wrote about Social Good, Media, and Culture. My writing has appeared in a bunch of places including GQ.com, MTV, and Toronto Life. When not at Greatist HQ, Zack is probably playing tennis or missing pond hockey.

Why Do We Care About A Donut Sandwich?

Zachary Sniderman

June 7, 2013

Dunkin Donuts' new Glazed Donut Breakfast Sandwich looks ridiculous, but why are we fascinated by it, especially when our old standbys turn out to actually be worse for our health?

Sandwich History: Making the Perfect "French Dip"

Zachary Sniderman

May 23, 2013

Learn the history of one of America’s most controversial sandwiches, the French Dip, and how to make the perfect (healthier) version right at home.

Can A Graphic Novel Make Us Fall In Love with Cooking?

Zachary Sniderman

May 21, 2013

How do you "taste" a memory? A new graphic novel, "Relish," is part memoir, part cookbook, and an altogether charming look at how food affects our lives. Who is Lucy Knisley and why is her book a must-read?

Melon, a New "Mindreading" Headband Measures Your Focus

Zachary Sniderman

May 14, 2013

A new device called Melon hopes to improve our focus with a little bit of wearable tech. Can this Kickstarter project change the way we track ourselves? Find out in our preview.

How to Dice a Whole Watermelon in 21 Seconds [Video]

Zachary Sniderman

April 28, 2013

Watch this dude dice the hell out of watermelon in no-time flat. Now that's a speedy mise en place.

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Atlanta Bans Public Cigarette Smoking. Will It Make Us Healthier?

Zachary Sniderman

July 27, 2012

Atlanta recently banned smoking in public parks. Is the ban an effective way to keep parks clean, or is it doing little more than ostracizing smokers?

Why Don't We Make Better Choices About Our Health?

Zachary Sniderman

April 7, 2013

Most of us know when we're making bad decisions about our health (pizza at 2 in the morning? Really Zack?), but why do we keep on making them even when we know we're wrong? This week, we explore what motivates us, and why we can so often slip off track.

The 4-Hour Chef: Tim Ferriss' Crazy, Brilliant Cookbook

Zachary Sniderman

November 20, 2012

A lot of cook books come packed with recipes and advice, but the "The 4-Hour Chef" from best-selling author Tim Ferriss aims to turn anyone into a cooking pro in just weeks. Read on to see if it's worth your time this Christmas.

Know Before You Go: Rock Climbing

Zachary Sniderman

April 20, 2012

Boulders be damned. Learn what to expect from your first rock climbing class.

Underdogs: 9 Major Sports Upsets from 1969-2013

Zachary Sniderman

February 4, 2013

Unlikely heroes, insane plays, strange shifts of fate — every good underdog story has something special too it. We found nine of the best upsets that were won thanks to blood, sweat, and the power of team work.

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Zachary

Sniderman

Why Do We Care About A Donut Sandwich?

Sandwich History: Making the Perfect "French Dip"

Can A Graphic Novel Make Us Fall In Love with Cooking?

Melon, a New "Mindreading" Headband Measures Your Focus

How to Dice a Whole Watermelon in 21 Seconds [Video]

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Atlanta Bans Public Cigarette Smoking. Will It Make Us Healthier?

Why Don't We Make Better Choices About Our Health?

The 4-Hour Chef: Tim Ferriss' Crazy, Brilliant Cookbook

Know Before You Go: Rock Climbing

Underdogs: 9 Major Sports Upsets from 1969-2013

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