We had no idea that sweet pavlova is the subject of a bitter Antipodean battle. Both Australia and New Zealand claim credit for the meringue/fruit/cream dessert named after prima ballerina Anna Pavlova. For @natgeo@flipboard.com, Felicity Cloake and Kathy Kordalis try to figure out the truth, and give some recommendations as to where to eat pavlova Down Under.

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The story behind pavlova, the dessert that sparked an international rivalry

The origins of this decadent dessert have sparked debate for decades, but whether it’s Australian or Kiwi, it’s seen many iterations over the y...

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Did anyone actually believe that the band The Velvet Sundown was human? In their original Spotify bio, the four-piece claimed to be from "a sweaty bungalow in California," and comprised singer and mellotron player Gabe Farrow, guitarist Lennie West, Milo Raines, who "crafts the band’s textured synth sounds," and percussionist Orion "Rio" Del Mar. Yes, it all sounds made up — and that's before we get to the weird photo of them eating burgers. Here's [@RollingStone](

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)'s story about why this particular AI band went viral — it's likely because Spotify now accepts payments to boost playlist placement. At the second link, find Tom's Guide's breakdown of what happened.

AI 'Band' the Velvet Sundown Officially Admits They're AI

In an update to their Spotify bio, viral AI "band" the Velvet Sundown call themselves an "ongoing artistic provocation."

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Spotify AI band controversy — who is The Velvet Sundown and are they real?

What is even going on?

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