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Ah, 2019... What a time to be alive. You've got Burger King making tacos, you've got KFC piling Cheetos on chicken sandwiches, and best of all, you've got the Arby's marrot. The chain, whose tagline is "We have the meats," now has the "megetables" too, in the form of a meat carrot.
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The Real Reason Trader Joe's Bread Goes Bad So Fast
There's a lot to love about Trader Joe's. The ridiculously cheap Two Buck Chuck, the vast array of cheeses at price points that can't be beat... -
The One Item McDonald's Employees Are Begging For
McDonald's is known for its french fries and its iconic Big Mac. But there's one thing noticeably absent from the menu at the Golden Arches. -
Should You Wash Chicken Before Cooking It?
It's the age-old debate when it comes to raw chicken: To wash, or not to wash? Why would someone want to wash raw chicken? There are a few reasons... -
The False Watermelon Fact You Always Thought Was True
There are a lot of claims floating around the Internet, and it seems that for every statement made on just about any topic, you can also find a statement that claims the exact opposite to be true, even when that subject is something as innocuous as watermelon. -
Burger King Tacos: Here's What You Should Know Before You Order One
When it's a fast food taco you want, you know you've always got Taco Bell. But sometimes Taco Bell's tacos don't scratch that down-and-dirty, greasy, fast-food taco itch. The shells are a little too plain, the cheddar shreds resemble actual cheese, and you can make out the crumbles of ground beef. -
Read This Before Buying Costco's Rotisserie Chicken
Even if you're not a Costco member, you've heard about Costco's rotisserie chicken. We're here to fill you in on everything you need to know about them. -
How Costco Pizza Is Really Made
While most everything the Costco food court sells is utterly delicious, it's their pizza that's tops. -
The New Costco Item People Are Going Crazy Over
Sometimes, it's not the just the package size that's bigger and better at Costco, it's the actual product itself that's supersized. But the latest and greatest supersized offering from the warehouse store is enough to make your inner Homer Simpson say, "Mmm... donuts." -
This Is Why Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Are So Delicious
Is there any sight that sets your heart aflutter more than the red neon glow of the Krispy Kreme Hot Light? We all know, without a doubt, that Krispy Kreme doughnuts are downright delicious. But what is it, exactly, that makes them taste so good? Let's find out. -
What You Should Absolutely Never Order From Wendy's
When it comes to what not to order at Wendy's, we're not just talking about high calorie count here. We found the worst offenders on the Wendy's menu, from sketchy food preparation practices to gross revelations about the cleanliness of equipment. -
Why People Are Going Crazy Over This Sam's Club Food Court Item
What if we told you that there was now a way to satisfy your Chick-fil-A craving on a Sunday? CFA is still, indeed, closed on Sundays, but Sam's Club, which happens to be open every single day of the week, can help. At least they can if it's nuggets that you're craving. -
Mixed Drinks You Shouldn't Be Drinking
Take a look at any bar's cocktail menu and you're faced with a dizzying array of choices. However, when it comes to mixed drinks, we're sorry to say it, but they're not all created equal. And it's actually in your best interest to avoid certain ones. Here are the mixed drinks you shouldn't drink. -
The Truth About IHOP's Famous Pancakes
It wouldn't be called the International House of Pancakes if those pancakes weren't something special. But what don't you know about them? Let's find out. -
The Disturbing Truth Of Your Grocery Store's Produce Department
What if there's a dark underbelly to your grocery store's produce department? -
Mistakes Everyone Makes When Making Popcorn
It seems like it would be easy to pull off a batch of perfect popcorn — it's a pretty simple recipe, after all. Don't think there could be that many ways to screw it up? You might need a bowl to get through all these popcorn-making faux pas, but the good news is, we'll tell you how to fix 'em, too. -
We Finally Understand Why Starbucks Always Spells Your Name Wrong
Have you ever stopped to think about why Starbucks misspells your name so often? We've got all the explanations — surprisingly, there are a lot of them. -
The Real Reason You Should Never Buy Pre-Cut Fruit And Vegetables
There are plenty of good reasons why those pre-packaged items are best kept out of your cart and left on the grocery store shelf. -
17 Common Lasagna Mistakes Everyone Makes
Even the biggest lasagna-ruining mistakes are easy to avoid, once you know what they are. By abiding by a few simple rules, you'll never have an imperfect dish. -
The Most Bizarre Things You Had No Idea You Could Buy At Costco
Exorbitant prices and/or lack of usefulness certainly doesn't stop Costco from slinging some truly bizarre food and drink items, as proven by these past and current offerings that just might take the cake when it comes to most outlandish products ever. -
Things You Didn't Know About McDonald's Coffee
Coffee has been on the McDonald's menu since the restaurant's inception. Here's some fun facts, interesting history, and scintillating gossip. -
The Untold Truth Of Hot Pockets
From its un-American roots, to the super-gross reason they were once recalled, and even a hack to heat them perfectly, here's the untold truth of Hot Pockets. -
The Real Reason Trader Joe's Is Always Out Of Products
Your favorite treat being out of stock is one of the only downsides to shopping at Trader Joe's. Here's the real reason Trader Joe's is always out of products. -
The Biggest Mistakes Everyone Makes When Baking Brownies
There's a lot that can go awry with brownies — they can be too cakey (the world's worst brownie sin), they can have rock-hard edges with an undercooked middle, and they can be lacking flavor. But better brownies are easily attainable, especially if you know what it is you're doing wrong. -
The Craziest Things People Have Returned To Costco
Costco is known for having just about the most lenient return policy on the planet. You've undoubtedly heard about the broken, imperfect merchandise returned. -
Why Costco Food Court's Chicken Bakes Are So Delicious
You simply can't talk about Costco's food court without mentioning the chicken bake. But exactly what is it about the chicken bake that makes it so good? -
You've Been Eating Sushi Wrong This Whole Time
The ins and outs of sushi etiquette are extensive. Here's some ways to avoid making sushi-eating sins that you'll want to know before your next sushi bar trip.