Some of America's high-profile retailers, including Walmart, Lowe's, Home Depot, and CVS might have announced a mask policy in mid-July. But now it seems they have no intention of asking their sales associates to enforce it, and they say they have a good reason.
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It can be tough to form a coherent sentence let alone tackle the challenges of a business day without coffee flowing through our veins. But what if you want to extend your caffeine buzz without drinking more coffee? This is where grapefruit will become your new best friend.
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Alton Brown is a hard man to argue with when it comes to food knowledge. But Brown stunned Twitter by claiming cold, thinly-sliced leftover steak with Heinz ketchup is one of his favorite breakfast treats.
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Donatos Pizza is known for its pizzas with edge-to-edge toppings and the motto, "Every piece is important." Donatos uses site analysis and intelligence tools to find ideal franchise locations. Here's how much it would cost to start a franchise in one of those prime spots.
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Flavored hummus has gone off the rails in recent years. But even if you've tried the most ridiculously unorthodox hummus flavors, that doesn't mean you've run out of options to explore. Next time you buy plain hummus, try adding za'atar into the mix.
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The 20th century saw a particularly bizarre burst in jelly-centric dishes. But the Jell-O salad was not created without reason. Jell-O salads were both a sign of prosperity and a diversion from the mundane, everyday menu
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While sushi has a well deserved reputation as a healthy food — movie star Jonah Hill credits an all-sushi diet with helping him lose a significant amount of weight (via Jamie Geller) — there are some drawbacks to eating sushi so regularly. Here's what happens if you eat sushi on a daily basis.
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Jif is consistently ranked among the most sought-after peanut butter brands in the country. Is it because of their secret ingredient?
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Two of the best-known popcorn brands in the country are Orville Redenbacher's and Pop Secret. What's the difference between the two brands?
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Peanut butter lovers have some definite opinions on what makes or breaks the spread, and no two kinds of peanut butter are created equal. Many enthusiasts have their favorite go-to brands, often because of their preference for texture and flavor. Peter Pan and Jif peanut butter are common choices.
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You might know him as the "Hot Pockets guy," but Emmy Award-winning comic Jim Gaffigan is famous for eating, well, just about anything. In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Gaffigan revealed the strangest food he ever ate -- as well as one food that was too weird for even him to taste.
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Beef jerky might be a common gas station food, but it's actually been around for thousands of years. The truth is, beef jerky is unlike most other meats — in a wide variety of ways. From its history to the ins-and-outs of the production process, here's what really goes into making beef jerky.
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Whiskey is one of the most popular hard liquors out there and has seen a recent explosion in popularity. Long thought of as an old man's drink in past years, sales among young drinkers has skyrocketed. Actress Mila Kunis was even chosen to endorse Jim Beam.
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Some foods, as we know, just flop once they're microwaved — both figuratively and literally. Along with chewy pizza and soggy fried chicken, reheated fish certainly fits the bill: It's sad, dry, and, let's be real, unavoidably odorous.
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Peanut butter is the stuff of childhood lunches, and it's in the most delicious desserts in your repertoire. Let's talk about the untold truth of peanut butter.
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It seems like there should be a simple way around the unhealthy aspects of the preservatives used to cure bacon. Just buy uncured bacon, which won't contain any nitrites! Unfortunately, it's not that simple.
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With more than 21,000 Subway franchises in operation across the U.S., opening up a branch of the well-loved sandwich business for yourself must appeal to the entrepreneurial spirit. But just how much does it cost to open up a Subway franchise?
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Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Tennessee whiskey is almost as American as apple pie, crafted in Lynchburg, Tennesse for over 150 years. But history has a way of changing things, and the city of Lynchburg been a dry (meaning "no selling alcohol") since 1910.
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Fortified wines sit in a distinct category between wines and spirits. They were born out of a practical need to keep European wines from going off as they went on long journeys across the ocean to meet demand back in the 16th and 17th centuries.
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There is a reason the world has declared war on plastic bags. They don't biodegrade. They are the reason the earth's oceans and its sea life are full of plastic and why you probably eat microplastic. But are reusable bags an good alternative? Some researchers say probably not.
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Your stomach probably doesn't care what bananas are, but science does. And botanically speaking, while all berries are fruits, not all fruits are berries. Why is a banana a berry? Simply put, it fits all of the characteristics that botanists have defined.
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Turns out, you've been eating cheese wrong this whole time. And the secret to doing it right lies in how hot you let it get and how much of it you get. Melting cheese can wreak havoc, and serving cheese plates cold poses problems, too.
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Southern bakers swear that White Lily is the reason why biscuits in the Northern part of the United States have never been able to achieve the lift and the lightness of their counterparts in the south. So what is it that makes White Lily the southern baker's secret to top notch biscuits?
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Did you know that Taco Bell actually served a burger for a years-long stint in the restaurant's 58-year-long existence? Similar in consistency to a Sloppy Joe, the Bell Beefer was added to TB's menu in the 1970s.
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We've all heard the complaints. The pizza cuts are jagged. It isn't completely sliced. What happened to all of the cheese? It's time to face facts. You've probably been cutting your pizza wrong your whole life.
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While oranges have many healthy qualities, including a low calorie count, loads of vitamin C, and antioxidants, they can also potentially wreck your smile and contribute to some other unsavory health conditions.
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Fruit ice cream has been popular ever since ice cream was invented. One fruit flavor you're unlikely ever to see, though, is grape. Why has grape ice cream never really been a thing? The internet has floated all kinds of rumors, but the truth is hard to come by.
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