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The story of McDonald's isn't just one of success, but of crazy court cases, nutritional controversies, outright lies, labor atrocities, and PR disasters.
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McDonald's Most Questionable Campaigns
There's no doubt McDonald's is good at selling things, but for every smash success, there's a blunder waiting just around the corner. The history of McDonald's many campaigns is a rocky one, for sure. One thing it's not, however, is boring. Here are a few of their biggest mis-steps. -
What You Don't Know About Burger King's Famous Whopper
Out of all of fast food's most iconic dishes, the Whopper might just be the original. No matter how much you love it, though, there are a few things you may not know about Burger King's signature sandwich. This is the untold truth of the Whopper. -
What You Don't Know About McDonald's Famous Big Mac
The Big Mac is the world's most famous hamburger, but it'd probably be fair to assume many people don't know all that much about its life story. -
The Dirty Truth About Straws
Unless you've had your head stuck in the sand, there's a good chance you've heard something negative about straws recently. So what makes them so bad? -
The Tragic, Real-Life Story Of Colonel Sanders
Much of what you have heard about Colonel Sanders is little more than myth. The genuine story, however, is more interesting, more satisfying, and more tragic. -
This Is What The Dalai Lama Really Eats
The Dalai Lama's eating habits are nothing short of fascinating. From his approach to meat, to the strict laws of Buddhism, to the palace gardens which provide his favorite ingredients, these are the ins and outs of the Dalai Lama's meek and mighty diet. -
Amazing Foods From Japan That We Need In America
To westerners, Japan might well be the closest thing we have to an alien planet. From their culture to their mannerisms to even the strange, beautiful country itself, Japan is a place you could visit a thousand times and still always find something new. That goes doubly for the food, of course. -
Foods That Are Making You Tired
Feeling sleepy? It might be what you're eating. We spend so much time focused on the more obvious effects of the food we consume — taste, health benefits — that it's easy to overlook the subtler ones. Yes, there's a fair bit of science to suggest that certain foods have a tendency to make you tired. -
This Is What Hollywood's A-List Actresses Eat In A Day
Some A-list actresses have eating habits which sit comfortably on the "normal" end of the spectrum, while others', uh, don't. -
What You Need To Know Before You Order Sushi Again
Eating sushi takes a little more concentration than most other things, and there are plenty of ways to be led astray. -
McDonald's Menu Items You Can't Buy In The U.S.
From countries as distant as Malaysia, Japan and India to some as near as Canada, find out what unique items are on McDonald's menus abroad. -
Promising Chefs Who Met Tragic Fates
Being a chef is often incredibly rewarding, and to go far in the culinary field is to go very, very far indeed. Where many young and fledgling chefs go on to great things, however, some — for whatever dreadful reason — never quite make it. -
This Is What Hillary Clinton Eats
Depending on who you ask, Hillary Rodham Clinton is either the most, or second-most, divisive figure in contemporary U.S. politics. And when she's not stirring up trouble or literally saving the world (again, depends who you ask), this is what she eats. -
This Is What Vladimir Putin Really Eats
Aside from being an authoritarian leader of a fading superpower, not much is known about the real Vladamir Putin — and that extends to his eating habits. -
Netflix Hidden Gems Every Foodie Must Watch
Netflix is an untapped well when it comes to foodie entertainment. These are the finest gastronomic gems on Netflix. -
This Is What The Pope Eats
The pope, in theory, lives in the gutter with everyone else — and, in practice, lives surrounded by luxury and ostentatiousness. So what does he eat? -
This Is What Barack Obama Eats
Barack Obama might have been the most physically fit President the US ever had. That comes down to a few things, including his diet. But does he eat healthy? -
Foods You Should Only Eat In One Place
Some recipes were simply made to be eaten in the place they were invented, and anything from elsewhere is nothing but a poor copycat. -
Restaurants Where Celebrity Chefs Actually Cook In The Kitchen
Some restaurants aren't just owned or represented by the famous chefs who first established them — they're still staffed by them on a day-to-day basis. -
What Queen Elizabeth Really Eats
The Queen's diet is fascinating — both in its ordinariness and in its characteristic quirks that remind you that, yeah, she is totally a queen. -
Most Abominable Food Items You Can Buy At Chain Restaurants
These horrific, Frankenstein-esque monstrosities are proof that just because you can, it doesn't mean you should. -
Olive Garden Dishes That Are Totally Not Italian
You may think you're getting an authentic Italian meal at Olive Garden, but you're probably not. Especially if you order these dishes... -
Trendy Foods That Actually Taste Terrible
These recipes and dishes might be fun to look at and popular on Instagram, but that doesn't mean they don't taste bland at best and horrific at worst. -
Phases Of Becoming A True Wine Snob
Before you really know your wine, you're pretty much guaranteed to go through at least a few of these phases. Just think of it as the path to true snobbery. -
Bizarre Food Rituals Around The World You Won't Believe Are Real
Every culture has its own way of dining, and many seem shocking seem the rest of us. These are but a choice selection of the oddities our world has to offer. -
What The Royal Family Eats
The British royal family live an utterly unique gastronomic lifestyle. Here are some of the strange quirks, rules and traditions that set them apart.