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Proving once again that learning how the hot dog is made always makes you regret eating it, USA Today reported in 2015 that veggie dogs might not be so vegetarian after all.
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The Fascinating Reason Margarine Used To Be Pink
Butter and human mouths go together like bread and — see that? You can't even complete that classic phrase without butter. Once margarine was introduced, however, dairy farmers were not pleased. The dairy lobby began decrying margarine — and even managed to turn it pink. -
How Major Tuna Brands Scammed You
It turns out that Bumble Bee tuna contains more 'bumble' than 'bee' because in 2019, Bumble Bee Foods capped off an awful year by filing for bankruptcy. Chapter 11 wasn't even the worst chapter of the story. -
Here's Why Scientists Are Turning Bug Fat Into Butter
Male model Fabio famously proclaimed, "I can't believe it's not butter." But one day a new Adonis may declare, "I can't believe it's bug butter." As Reuters details, Ghent University scientists conducted a study in which they fed participants butter made with insect larvae. Here's why. -
The Real Reason McDonald's Is Banned In So Many Countries
In the U.S., the thought of no McDonald's is literally a foreign concept. But there are a surprising number of countries that have banned the Golden Arches. -
The Truth About Paula Deen's Kids
Bobby and Jamie Deen are truly their mother's sons. That's not just a statement of biological fact. Paula Deen basically gave birth to their careers. As Biography details, Deen used cooking as a refuge from agoraphobia and panic attacks, leading to the creation of a catering service, The Bag Lady. -
The Truth About Martha Stewart And Emeril Lagasse's Relationship
In the words of John Lennon and Paul McCartney, "I get by with a little help from my friends." It probably helps a lot when those friends give you millions of dollars. That was certainly the case for chef Emeril Lagasse in 2008. Lagasse got by with a little help from his friend, Martha Stewart. -
Read This Before Drinking Naked Juice
What are you really getting when you crack open a Naked Juice? -
The Truth About Babe Ruth's Surprising Diet
Babe Ruth was so athletically gifted that Columbia University researchers studied him. As Popular Science describes, "Ruth the Superman" had faster-than-average eyes and ears and above-average brainpower. But his most superpowered organ was arguably his stomach. -
The Truth About The Cult That Only Ate Coconuts
A lot of people like to describe foods as 'to die for,' but how many people would willingly live up to that claim by actually dying? Those willing to eat a 6,000-calorie Bypass Burger can't hold a candle to the five-alarm commitment of the coconut-obsessed cult, Sonnenorden, or 'Order of the Sun.' -
The Real Reason Colonel Sanders Regretted Selling KFC
Near the end of Colonel Sanders' life, he frequently made cutting remarks about what he considered the declining quality of KFC's food. -
The Origin Of Apple Pie Isn't What You Think
Of all the foods that people use to symbolize the United States, apple pie takes the cake. Is it an American recipe, though? -
The Real Reason Burger King's 'Healthy' Fries Flopped
2013 was supposed to mark a special coronation for Burger King. After allegedly spending a decade engineering "guilt-free fries" that absorb less oil, the regal grease stain unveiled its "Satisfries," which supposedly boasted 40 percent less fat than average French fries. -
Here's How Much Carla Hall Is Really Worth
It should come as no surprise that Carla Hall formed part of the heart and soul of ABC's Emmy Award-winning hit The Chew. After all, she cooks from the heart and has been chewing soul food since childhood. Hall's journey has amounted to a net worth that would satisfy anyone's soul. -
Soju: The Truth About The Best-Selling Liquor In The World
Based on sales, the world's most popular liquor is the Korean drink, Soju. Even if you've never heard of Soju, there's a good chance you've heard of the Korean superstar who drank it like a thirsty fish on YouTube: Psy, the guy behind the viral hit, "Gangnam Style." -
The Real Reason You Should Be Saving Your Broccoli Stalks
Now, you might wonder what use you have for the broccoli stalk. After all, nobody stops to sniff the thorns of a rose. You want the best part of the plant, and as Bon Appetit points out, the broccoli flowers "pick up texture and absorb flavors and seasoning beautifully." -
Sneaky Ways Steakhouses Are Scamming You
The romanticized concept of Waygu begins with a bovine that's been spoiled rotten -- as in pampered, not actually rotten. However, the mythos surrounding luxury steak -- considered on par with caviar and truffles -- is udderly based on lies. -
The Truth About Andrew Zimmern's Wife
It's easy to imagine that being married to a man with such an adventurous mouth might require a strong stomach, or a weak sense of smell. -
The Real Reason So Many Donuts Come In Pink Boxes
But what about the United States' tendency to put donuts in pink boxes? That sounds too innocent for a morbid origin story, right? Wrong. The tradition of putting donuts in pink boxes is tied to atrocities wrought during the Vietnam War. President Richard Nixon commenced Operation Menu. -
Here's What Epic Meal Time Does With The Food After Filming
If you're looking to feast your eyes on a majestic spectacle of greasy meat, poetic testosterone, and unapologetic excess slathered in a saucy attitude, Epic Meal Time will satisfy your eyes' hunger and then some. What do they do with the food after they film each episode? -
Why You Should Absolutely Never Touch The Fish At A Buffet
A buffet can be many things to many people: an affordable smorgasbord, a dear friend to your taste buds, an enemy to your waistline, or a mistake that leaves a bitter taste in your mouth. No matter how you feel, though, you should definitely avoid the fish. Why is that?