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  • A closed Sbarro in a Hawaii food court
    By Chase Shustack December 15th, 2021

    How Sbarro Changed Mall Food Courts Forever

    Sbarro has been a ubiquitous feature of mall food courts, but that wasn't always the case. Read on to learn how the pizza chain changed food courts forever.

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  • Pouring milk into black tea
    By Aimee Lamoureux December 15th, 2021

    The Historic Reason People Add Milk To Hot Tea

    But while the practice of adding milk to tea is an old one, it actually had nothing to do with changing the taste or texture of the drink when it first began.

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  • Sunny Anderson smiles in pink shirt
    By Ceara Milligan December 15th, 2021

    How The Military Inspired Sunny Anderson's Appreciation Of Food

    Growing up, Sunnny Anderson moved all around the world and as they relocated, her mother would encourage her to try the cuisines of where they were living.

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  • Spotted fresh eggs
    By Aimee Lamoureux December 15th, 2021

    The Real Reason Eggshells Are Sometimes Spotted

    You've probably noticed that sometimes egg shells have spots or bumps on them. Where do these spots come from, and are these eggs edible? Read on for the scoop.

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  • Gordon Ramsay smiling
    By Elise Conley December 15th, 2021

    How Gordon Ramsay's Wife Tana Inspired Him To Make This Big Change

    Gordon Ramsay had a lot of motivation and some tough love from wife Tana to make this big lifestyle change a few years ago, getting himself into prime shape.

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  • fried calamari
    By Michael La Corte December 15th, 2021

    What Is Calamari And How Do You Eat It?

    Some fish-averse people like to conveniently avoid it, but others find that calamari is absolutely delicious, and should be celebrated for exactly what it is.

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  • Gatorade bottles
    By Colin McCandless December 15th, 2021

    What It Actually Means When A Drink Contains Electrolytes

    Sports drinks often tout their benefits as a replenisher of your body's electrolytes, but what does it mean exactly when a beverage contains electrolytes?

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  • Jatropha nut
    By Hannah Beach December 15th, 2021

    The Scary Reason Jatropha Is Also Called 'Purge Nut'

    Jatropha is nut that can be found in the tropics, but it's definitely not one you want to eat. Read on to find out why it's been nicknamed the "purge nut."

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  • Bowl of cornflakes
    By Elise Conley December 15th, 2021

    How Cornflakes Were Accidentally Invented

    Kellogg's corn flakes are one of the most popular brands of cereal around today but did you know they were invented by accident? Here's the story.

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  • General view of Remy's Ratatouille Adventure attraction at the France pavilion expansion during "The World's Most Magical Celebration" Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary at Epcot Centeron September 29, 2021 in Orlando, Florida.
    By Felix Behr December 15th, 2021

    This Famous Ratatouille Scene Lied To You

    "Ratatouille" suffers from one big mistake or, more accurately, a misnomer. Let's take a closer look at the beloved Pixar film to see what it got wrong.

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  • Coca-Cola bottle cap
    By Chase Shustack December 15th, 2021

    This Cash-Dispensing Coca-Cola Promotion Went Horribly Wrong

    Sometimes, a marketing campaign can have disastrous results... even when you're giving people free money.

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  • Waipio valley
    By Neala Broderick December 15th, 2021

    The Mysterious Case Of Hawaii's Beer-Scented Stream

    Hawaii is known as a tropical paradise, but a beer-flavored stream carries that reputation to unexpected lengths. What exactly is behind this mystery?

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  • dom perignon
    By Anthony Mastroianni December 15th, 2021

    How A Benedictine Make Changed Wine Forever

    Dom Pérignon was not only a Benedictine monk, devoting himself to the bare-bones spirit of the friars, but his specific job was that of a cellarer.

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  • Mackinac Island's Main Street
    By Hannah Beach December 15th, 2021

    The Reason Mackinac Island Considers Itself The World's Fudge Capital

    If you love fudge, you may want to travel to Mackinac Island, which considers itself the world's fudge capital. Read on to learn why.

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  • Whole jalapenos
    By Hannah Beach December 15th, 2021

    Why You Should Think Twice About Ordering Jalapeños At Subway

    After other controversial allegations brought against Subway, you might be surprised why you should think twice before ordering their jalapeños.

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  • Eggs in a carton. One's cracked open.
    By Amy Hamblen December 15th, 2021

    Your Grocery Store Eggs Probably Came From This Type Of Chicken

    Do you know what the chicken that laid your morning eggs looks like? One breed is mostly responsible for laying 90% or more of commercially available eggs.

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  • Candies
    By Joel Burrows December 15th, 2021

    11 Regional Candies You Need To Try

    Calling all candy fans. The United States is home to an array of fantastic regional candies and these sweets are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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  • Crab stick surimi
    By Colin McCandless December 15th, 2021

    Here's How To Tell If Your Crab Meat Is Real

    If you want to detect the difference between real crab meat and its imposter, your best course of action is to become a label reader.

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  •  Sweet vermouth being poured into glass
    By Lauren Cahn December 15th, 2021

    11 Best Substitutes For Vermouth

    Vermouth is used in drink and food recipes but not everyone will have this ingredient on hand. Here are the top substitutes to use in place of vermouth.

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  • Ree Drummond the pioneer woman
    By Molly Clark December 14th, 2021

    These Are All Of Ree Drummond's Celebrity Crushes

    Although Ree Drummond is happily married to her husband Ladd Drummond, she still had a few celebrity crushes to share with fans.

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  • old fashioned ice cream sundae
    By Chase Shustack December 14th, 2021

    The Reason American Ice Cream Parlors Used To Have A Bad Reputation

    Ice cream shops didn't always have a wholesome reputation. Here's why they were once seen as places of sin.

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  • Mountain Dew on shelves
    By Colin McCandless December 14th, 2021

    How Mountain Dew's Classic Flavor Has Changed Over The Years

    You've probably noticed Mountain Dew's many special flavors over the years, but do you know about the evolution of its classic formula?

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  • Two people hold up a Jamba smoothie
    By Lucy Maddox December 14th, 2021

    This Jamba Secret Menu Smoothie Tastes Just Like Skittles

    Jamba is one of the biggest smoothie chains in the United States. Fans will be excited to learn there's one secret menu item that tastes just like Skittles.

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  • maple syrup on pancakes
    By Holly Riddle December 14th, 2021

    The Scientific Reason Syrup Is Sticky

    Most people will agree that syrup is known for its stickiness, but you might be surprised to learn the scientific explanation behind how the thick fluid acts.

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  • bottles of Stubb's bbq sauce
    By Lauren David December 14th, 2021

    How A Restaurant Closure Led To The Creation Of Stubb's BBQ Sauce

    Stubb's BBQ sauce is available at grocery stores across the country, but you might not have known the story of the restaurant closure behind the condiment.

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  • Firehouse Subs sandwich
    By Naomi Kennedy December 14th, 2021

    You Probably Can't Guess The First-Ever Firehouse Subs Order

    Many people prefer to order one of the Firehouse Subs' hot specialty sandwiches. However, the very first order at the restaurant might not be what you expect.

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  • Indian candied fennel seeds
    By Lauren Rothman December 14th, 2021

    The Reason Some Indian Restaurants Give Out Candy-Coated Fennel Seeds

    At some Indian restaurants, there's often a little self-serve dish of brightly colored, candy-coated fennel seeds. You may be surprised by their true purpose.

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