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Pineapples don't grow on pine trees, and they are definitely not apples. How, then, did this wonderful tropical fruit come by its unique moniker, and why did people call pinecones "pineapples" back in the day?
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Here's Why Avocados Are Sending Thousands To The ER
Avocados are delicious and they're quite good for you, but did you have any clue that this decadent fruit sent close to 9,000 people to the ER... just in one year? -
Olive Garden Ups The Ante On Never-Ending Pasta With New Lifetime Pass
As if bottomless pasta for nine weeks isn't enough to get your mouth watering, Olive Garden has gone way beyond their typical Never Ending Pasta Pass this year, as they're set to offer a Lifetime Pasta Pass to 50 very lucky customers for the first time ever. -
Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte To Debut Earlier Than Ever This Year
Sure, much of the United States is still feeling pretty summery right about now, but never fear, fans of fall — the Pumpkin Spice Latte will be hitting your Starbucks counter very soon. -
Chick-Fil-A Just Added A Cheesy New Menu Item
If you love Chick-fil-A and are hoping for a new side item to pop up on their menu, get ready for some incredible news. The super popular fast food chain may be well-known for its chicken and waffle fries, but starting Monday, August 12, you can hop into your nearby location and grab something new. -
That Extra Cup Of Coffee Might Be A Bad Idea, Study Finds
Coffee is likely part of your morning routine, and in fact, you might down multiple cups each day trying to stave off fatigue. In 2018, Reuters reported that 64 percent of adults in the United States noted they'd had at least one cup of coffee the previous day. -
Why Do Tomatoes Split?
If you grow your own tomatoes (or buy them from your local farmers' market), you might notice that some ripe tomatoes have a split or two in their skin. Sometimes, people notice that their tomatoes tend to split following a heavy rain, or in specific spots on their tomatoes, such as near the stem. -
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Are Finally Making A Comeback
Thanks to a random tweet in May that quickly went viral and brought the whole of Twitter into nugget-induced solidarity, Wendy's promised to bring back its discontinued spicy chicken nuggets. -
Does The 5-Second Rule Really Work?
You drop some food on the floor, but you know that if you pick it back up again within five seconds, it's totally fine to eat. Right? If you're wondering if the five-second rule really works because you're hoping to keep eating your dropped nibbles, well, this might be some bad news for you. -
Chick-Fil-A Knockoffs Just Landed At Sam's Club
Chick-fil-A is one of the most popular restaurants in the United States, but like many eateries, they're not open 24-7 — and they're not even open every day of the week. And if you don't happen to have one nearby, you can't simply just hop on over there when you're hungry. -
The Real Reason Peaches Are Fuzzy
Peaches are instantly recognizable, not only by how they look and taste, but by how they feel. This delectable fruit has a gorgeous color and features a fuzzy skin — not a smooth one like many other fruits and vegetables. -
Tom Brady's Famously Strict Diet Now Includes Some Surprising Foods
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is famously known for his extraordinarily strict diet. However, Brady may not vigorously follow this diet as he always has, as nestled deep within a recent interview with Men's Health he mentions some pretty surprising foods that he actually does eat. -
Bowls Used By Chipotle And Sweetgreen Contain 'Forever Chemicals'
The fiber-based, compostable bowl used by Chipotle and other restaurants are compostable and better for the environment than plastic is, and since they aren't plastic, they're better for health reasons, too — or so everybody thought. -
Gwyneth Paltrow Has Harsh Words For A Fan Who Asks If She Really Cooks
When you send a question to a celebrity, you probably don't expect to get an answer back. However, one "lucky" fan got a resounding answer when they recently asked Gwyneth Paltrow (actress, businesswoman, and writer — particularly of multiple cookbooks) if she really cooks. -
What Happens When You Eat Too Much Protein
Protein is an essential part of the human diet. Different kinds of proteins help build muscle, carry out chemical reactions, and help protect us from viruses and bacteria. It's also a major component of certain diets, such as the ketogenic (or keto) diet. -
The Real Reason You Should Stop Washing Your Dishes By Hand
If you eat at home and don't use disposable everything, you'll have a pile of dishes to wash by the end of the day. -
What Happens When You Eat Mold By Accident
Have you ever grabbed a loaf of bread, made a sandwich, and then discovered (while eating it) that the bread was moldy? Here's what to do if that ever happens. -
The One Ingredient That's Ruining Your Hamburgers
There is nothing like a burger straight from the grill. Fresh patties, lovingly formed by your own hands, become one of the greatest joys your palate can behold — as long as you avoid ruining them by adding salt at the wrong time. Yes, salt is an ingredient that can totally ruin your hamburgers. -
What Happens When You Swallow Gum By Accident
Chewing gum is widely enjoyed in the United States (in fact, more people chew gum than not), and once you're done, you usually spit it out — hopefully into the garbage. Sometimes, though, instead of into the trash can, it winds up unintentionally going down the hatch and into your gullet. -
Do Eggs Really Need To Be Refrigerated?
You may have heard, though, that people in some other countries do not refrigerate their eggs. So what gives? Do eggs really need to be refrigerated? -
The Surprising Reason You Shouldn't Stand While Eating
While it's sometimes easier to just grab your breakfast and go, research notes that you probably should park yourself in a seat while you eat. Here's why.