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Most people have a water filter of some kind in their home, but these seemingly simple devices are surprisingly complex. There's a lot of legitimate questions that come with water filters, and given the fact that it's a matter of keeping your whole family healthy, you really should ask them.
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This Is How Marshmallows Are Really Made
How do they make those heavenly little marshmallow treats, anyway? What are we really eating? And is there a difference between the ones you make at home and the bag you just can't resist picking up at the store? Strangely, it's a tale that's centuries in the making. -
Easy Leftover Chicken Recipes You Have To Try
If you make chicken, there's always some leftovers, right? That's why you need these easy leftover chicken recipes you have to try. -
The Untold Truth Of Raw Water
What the heck is raw water, anyway? And why would anyone want to drink it? -
Finger Foods You Need To Try Before You Die
Whether you order them as an appetizer at a sit-down restaurant, pick them up from a street vendor, or make them yourself, finger foods are the way to go if you want to sample a variety of goodies within a cuisine. These are the finger foods you absolutely need to try before you die. -
Unusual Tropical Fruits You Need To Try Before You Die
Whether you're browsing a specialty grocery store or planning a trip abroad, these are the unusual tropical fruits you need to try before you die. -
27 Seafood Items You Need To Try Before You Die
We've put together a list of fishy delights that you really should try at least once in your life. And who knows — you might just find a new favorite! -
30 Fried Foods You Need To Try Before You Die
Whether you're talking about battering and frying something you'd never thought about trying before, or whipping up a whole new dish that hails from half a world away, here are the fried foods you need to try before you die. -
History's Most Bizarre Food Disasters Explained
These are some of the world's strangest food-related disasters — and some are more recent than you might expect. -
The Most Over-Hyped Fast Food Items Of The Last Decade
Sometimes fast food chains can get so carried away about new menu items they make claims that aren't entirely true, and you'd better believe people on social media are going to call them out on it. Looking back, you'll find that 2010 kicked off a whole slew of over-hyped products. Remember these? -
Food Trends From 2019 That No One Will Remember In 2020
Will your favorite food trend survive the new year? Here are our predictions of what food trends are going to be dropped along the wayside as 2020 rolls in. -
Food Trends That Are About To Take Over 2020
Let's talk 2020 food trends, and find out what new foods the experts think we're going to be seeing in our social media feeds once the new year arrives. -
Mistakes Everyone Makes When Cooking With Salt
There's a right way and a wrong way to use salt when cooking, and knowing the secrets of salt will go a long way toward making your meals that much better. -
The Dark Truth Behind The Return Of Popeyes Chicken Sandwich
The release (and re-release) of Popeyes' new chicken sandwich has been met with a bizarre number of incidents leading to bruises and bloodshed. -
The Real Reason Burger King Is Struggling
Fast food restaurants need to keep up with changing trends, but in recent years, it hasn't been all smooth sailing and clear skies for Burger King. In fact, Burger King is really struggling. Why are they in such a tough spot? It's complicated. This is the real reason Burger King is struggling. -
What You Should Know Before Eating At Popeyes Again
Whether you make Popeyes a regular stop in your fast food rotation, you're ready to go back after a long time away, or you've never been there before, there are some things you should know before you follow that smell of frying chicken and head right into Popeyes. -
The One Step You Shouldn't Skip When Prepping A Turkey
What's the most essential step you should not skip while prepping your bird? -
The World's First Celebrity Chef Isn't Who You Think
The story of how Marie-Antoine Carême changed the way the world thought about food is incredible; he's the reason cooking first became a spectator sport. -
What Is 00 Flour And How Is It Different Than Bread Flour?
While all-purpose flour may be a great go-to for general baking use, 00 flour is an Italian-based flour that's perfect for a specific type of baking. -
The Biggest Secrets Fast Food Restaurants Tried To Hide
Fast food companies are like any other big corporations — they have secrets. Here are some secrets these fast food favorites have tried to keep safe. -
The Untold Truth Of The Brothers Who Started Aldi
Aldi was the brainchild of two brothers: Theo and Karl Albrecht. These super-secretive billionaires started from humble beginnings. -
Michael Wray: What The Original Hell's Kitchen Winner Is Doing Now
Chef Michael Wray was the first person ever to survive the flames of Hell's Kitchen and win over Gordon Ramsay, with his culinary skills. What is he doing now? -
What Food Challenges Actually Do To Your Body
Food challenges are a relatively new thing, but they're getting more popular every day. Humans aren't meant to consume that much food in a single sitting, and if you've ever thought it's got to have some adverse effects on not just a digestive tract, but the whole body, you're correct. -
The Absolute Worst Things Andrew Zimmern Has Eaten On Bizarre Foods
Let's take a look at some of the worst things - from an outside viewer's perspective - that Andrew Zimmern has ever eaten on Bizarre Foods. -
Why Adam Richman Of Man V. Food Disappeared
Adam Richman spent years on our TVs as host of Man V. Food and countless other shows, but once his run on that show was over, he seemingly disappeared. -
Why Chick-Fil-A's Biscuits Are So Delicious
Chick-fil-A has had a long time to perfect their biscuits, and it shows, because they're delicious. Fans already know that each biscuit is handmade, but what else goes into making these so gosh darn good? Quite a bit! -
The Untold Truth Of Burger King's Breakfast
If you haven't been to BK in a while, it may be time to switch up your morning routine. You might be surprised by the untold truth of Burger King's breakfast.