Nitya Rao

Nitya Rao

Nitya Rao is a writer and editor covering pop culture, lifestyle trends, and the unexpected facts hiding in plain sight. She’s previously written for Seventeen, Glossy, and The Pioneer Woman, covering everything from entertainment news to food and shopping trends. When she’s not chasing the next great story, she’s probably in the hot room practicing yoga or trying new foods.

Before mole poblano was a modern comfort food, the rich, spice-laden sauce was a sacred, labor-intensive tribute to the gods.

Beyond the festivities, Mexican cuisine is steeped in history. Discover the sacred rituals behind three traditional Mexican foods we love to celebrate and eat today.

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Why do people call police “12”? Explore the origins of this slang term, how it spread through music and pop culture, and what it actually means today.

Nitya Rao