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  • kfc restaurant
    By DB Kelly February 3rd, 2023

    The Real Reason Why KFC Changed Their Name

    Why in the world did Kentucky Fried Chicken change their recognizable name to KFC? The truth is actually stranger than you think.

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  • Espelette peppers hanging on house
    By Lucia Capretti February 3rd, 2023

    Why This French Basque Pepper Is Protected By The Government

    Certain foods get protected status by the European Commission to avoid fake products being sold, as is the case with this French Basque pepper.

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  • Overview of green vineyard in Italy
    By Lucia Capretti February 3rd, 2023

    What Does Terroir Mean And Is It Actually Important?

    The reason one wine may taste distinct from another has more to do than just the type of grape used - there's also something called terroir.

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  • Three different colors of kiwis cut in half
    By Steven John February 3rd, 2023

    What Is A Kiwi And How Do You Eat It?

    The kiwi is one powerful little fruit full of antioxidants and vitamin C. Here's the history behind it and the best way to eat a kiwi.

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  • various ice cream cones against a black background
    By Erica Gerald Mason February 3rd, 2023

    The Best Ice Cream Flavor For You, According To Your Zodiac Sign

    Your zodiac sign can say a lot about you, including the best flavor of ice cream to indulge in. Here's the picks, custom matched for all 12 signs.

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  • Peanut butter in jar next to toast
    By Taylor Huang February 3rd, 2023

    10 Best Substitutes For Peanut Butter

    Peanut butter is about as American as the red, white, and blue, but when you don't have any on hand or have an allergy, here are the 10 best substitutions.

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  • Several stacks of black and white Oreo cookies
    By Audrey Michels February 3rd, 2023

    Oreo Says This Is The Best Way To Eat Its Cookies

    There's no real wrong way to eat an Oreo cookie but the brand's marketing director chimes in on the best way to eat its cookies.

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  • Glass of Coca-Cola with ice being dropped in
    By Jonathan DeLise February 3rd, 2023

    Why Five Guys Was The First Fast Food Chain With Coca-Cola Freestyle Machines

    By now you can see Coca-Cola's Freestyle Machines just about everywhere there is a Five Guys location - in fact, they were the first chain to roll them out.

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  • Bottled water on the grocery store shelf in China
    By Ben Fisher February 3rd, 2023

    Why Different Bottled Water Brands Taste Different

    Though the number of available water brands may seem wildly high, it stands to reason that they may very well taste a bit different from one another.

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  • Boxes of Cheerwine bottles
    By Courtney Iseman February 3rd, 2023

    The Untold Truth Of Cheerwine

    It's not wine and not everyone knows about it, unless you're from the South. Here's the untold truth of the cherry soda Cheerwine.

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  • Slurpee
    By Maria Cristina Lalonde February 3rd, 2023

    The Untold Truth Of 7-Eleven's Famous Slurpee

    Ready to have your brain frozen, then blown? Read on to learn the untold truth of 7-Eleven's famous Slurpee.

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  • Latte with lavender in it
    By Khyati Dand February 3rd, 2023

    Floral Lattes May Be The Prettiest Social Media Trend Of 2022

    Floral lattes are a huge hit on social media and a trend that Instagram in particular has taken by storm thanks to the eye-popping colors.

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  • Blimpie sign against blue sky
    By Melissa Kagan February 3rd, 2023

    Here's How Blimpie Got Its Name

    Blimpie's Subs has an interesting backstory as the oldest sub sandwich chain in America, but do you know the origin of how it got its name?

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  • Cajun seasoning spilled out of measuring spoon
    By Robin Miller February 3rd, 2023

    The Real Difference Between Cajun And Creole Seasoning

    Both Cajun and Creole seasonings deliver massive amounts of flavor, but there are distinct differences that will change the taste of your dish.

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  • Blood cashews
    By Hanna Claeson February 3rd, 2023

    Why You Should Think Twice About Eating Cashews

    The harvesting process for cashews is not only time and labor-intensive, but it's also toxic.

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  • Hands applying dry rub to raw meat
    By Gina LaVecchia Ragone February 3rd, 2023

    You Might Want To Start Using A Salt-Free Dry Rub. Here's Why

    You might think it's common sense to salt a meat before cooking it, but the rule of thumb is to always do so before adding a dry rub.

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  • The chocolate Caribe Royal Express train
    By Chase Shustack February 3rd, 2023

    This 32-Foot Model Train Is A Chocolate Lover's Dream

    Model trains have long been associated with Christmas, and one Orlando hotel is taking it up a notch with a 32-foot model made entirely of chocolate.

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  • Flaxseeds on white background spelling out Flax
    By Anthony Mastroianni February 3rd, 2023

    When You Eat Flaxseeds Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Body

    Flaxseed has been around since the time of Babylon and is known as a wonder food. Here's what happens to your body when you eat flaxseeds every day.

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  • Green Publix logo on outside of white building
    By Erich Barganier February 3rd, 2023

    The Real Reason Publix Stores In Florida Have Giant Scales

    If you ever wondered why Publix stores in Florida have giant scales, this is the real reason why -- and it has to do with the store's founding father.

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  • Pie dough in a ceramic pie dish
    By Karen Hart February 3rd, 2023

    How To Save The Pie Dough You Forgot About

    If you forgot to cool your pie crust and are now panicking, don't worry. We've got a food hack that will help save the day in no time.

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  • IKEA hot dogs in paper packaging with mustard and ketchup
    By James Lewis February 3rd, 2023

    The Surprising Ingredient That Could Be In Your IKEA Hot Dog

    IKEA hot dogs may not be all that they seem - in fact some are made from a combination of chicken and beef. Here's a look at what is inside.

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  • Two corn cobs and bowl of grits on wood table
    By Michael La Corte February 3rd, 2023

    Here's What Grits Really Taste Like

    Steeped in history, grits are an iconic food particularly in Southern culture and best described as a porridge. Here's what they really taste like.

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  • The Dapper Doughnut box of donuts and coffee
    By Gina LaVecchia Ragone February 3rd, 2023

    Facts You Probably Didn't Know About The Dapper Doughnut

    The Dapper Doughnut specializes in mini, cake-style donuts that people have raved about -- but there's so much more to know about this popular chain.

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  • Four whole raw beets on cutting board
    By Savanna Swain-Wilson February 3rd, 2023

    Everything You Need To Know About Beets

    Love them or hate them, there's a lot to know and respect about beets. Here's their history, how to choose them at the grocery store, and how to cook them.

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  • culvers root beer
    By Jonathan DeLise February 3rd, 2023

    The Unexpected Connection Between Culver's And A&W

    Culver's is a very popular restaurant chain in the Midwest today but did you know its roots lie in an A&W franchise? Here's the story.

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  • Chocolate milk in glass with striped straw
    By Hannah Beach February 3rd, 2023

    This Dad Went Out For Chocolate Milk And Came Home $1 Million Richer

    Who knew buying some chocolate milk from the store could make you a millionaire? But that's exactly what happened for one dad in Virginia.

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  • Basket of poblano peppers
    By Lucy Maddox February 3rd, 2023

    8 Best Substitutes For Poblano Peppers

    Making a stuffed poblano pepper dish but realized you suddenly ran out? Don't worry, here are 8 viable substitutes, many of which you may already have on hand.

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