Have you ever been in the grocery store, walking through the produce aisles, and found yourself staring at a very large, prickly, greenish-yellow fruit and had no idea what it was? It was most likely a jackfruit.
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Jack Daniels is meticulous about its distillation process and has carved out a special place in the hearts of whiskey lovers across the globe.
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Many people talk about them interchangeably, but spearmint and peppermint are actually two distinct plants. What's the real difference between the two?
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Tacos are everywhere. In fact, tacos are so beloved they have their very own day of the week: Taco Tuesday. But how did Taco Tuesday become a thing and what makes us crave them?
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Based on sales, the world's most popular liquor is the Korean drink, Soju. Even if you've never heard of Soju, there's a good chance you've heard of the Korean superstar who drank it like a thirsty fish on YouTube: Psy, the guy behind the viral hit, "Gangnam Style."
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Of course, nothing screams 'espresso' like the small, delicate mug in which the coffee is served. Why? Why is espresso served so sparingly, and in such an adorable vessel?
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They are both sandwiches, both make use of pita bread, and they are both made with packed slices of meat seasoned with a mouthwatering blend of spices, before being roasted slowly on a rotating skewer at very high temperatures. How different can a gyro really be from a shawarma?
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In 2013, an NPR cooking show called The Salt produced a segment on fried chicken and waffles, but when they called it a traditional Southern food, Southerners were not amused — and they certainly let the show know it.
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But what about the United States' tendency to put donuts in pink boxes? That sounds too innocent for a morbid origin story, right? Wrong. The tradition of putting donuts in pink boxes is tied to atrocities wrought during the Vietnam War. President Richard Nixon commenced Operation Menu.
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Tofu has a long and storied history, and before the advent of plant-based proteins like Beyond Meat, which makes burgers out of pea proteins, it was seen as something of a godsend by vegetarians who longed for a meat substitute that was high in protein. What happens if you eat it daily?
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A buffet can be many things to many people: an affordable smorgasbord, a dear friend to your taste buds, an enemy to your waistline, or a mistake that leaves a bitter taste in your mouth. No matter how you feel, though, you should definitely avoid the fish. Why is that?
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The average American eats around three pounds of mushrooms every year, but the amount of these nutrients that your body takes in depends on how the mushrooms are cooked.
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On a Reddit 'ask me anything' thread, when asked his favorite kind of hot sauce, David Chang responded that his preferred brand is Crystal.
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Throughout Dollar Tree's history, price-conscious consumers have praised it for offering a wide variety of items such as party supplies, kitchen accessories, food, toiletries, and even automotive supplies for a mere dollar. However, you might notice some products cost more than $1. Why is that?
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In the vast majority of beer cans, there's just one thing inside the can: beer. Guinness, on the other hand, contains two: a smooth and creamy Irish stout and a plastic ball known as a widget.
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Pretty much anyone who's snapped off a yogurt lid has seen the phenomenon: a puddle of translucent liquid that has risen to the top over the creamy curds below. Though innocuous enough to many, some have shuddered at the sight. Is it safe to eat yogurt that looks like this?
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Avocado toast is delicious and trendy. It makes a great brunch Instagram post (there were over 11 million #avocado posts at time of writing) and also provides health benefits. However, there is a dark side to the popularity of avocado toast and avocados in general.
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Everyone has that one thing they excel at and Matt Stonie is really good at shoving copious amounts of food down his gullet. He's a champion, but that doesn't always mean he comes out on top in every gluttonous contest he enters. Here are Matt Stonie's greatest eating wins and losses.
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Consuming anything every day results in health effects one way or another, but especially with something as strong as vodka, which tends to have an alcohol by volume percentage of between 40 and 95. Alcohol, if consumed in large quantities for extended periods of time, suppresses the immune system.
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Authentic Mexican street tacos are served in warm corn tortillas, and generally, there are always two of these babies wrapped around your filling of choice. But have you ever wondered why there are two corn tortillas? It might be comforting to learn you are not alone in your pondering.
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If you're a foodie searching for the latest culinary trend, it might be hard to get excited about an ordinary peanut butter and jelly sandwich. But assembled the right way, that old stand-by lunch can be transformed into absolute perfection. Here's how.
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A huge number of hops farms are located in the Pacific Northwest, where populations of native wild salmon are in peril — and leading to something you may be unfamiliar with: salmon-safe beer.
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If you're eating a large number of eggs straight up, whether they're fried, poached, scrambled, or boiled, you may start to see benefits from the many nutrients contained in them, as well as noticing some of the less desirable health effects. Eggs are a great source of protein.
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When a recipe calls for a cut of meat, there is always the possibility for confusion at the butcher because different meats can be referred to in different ways. While pork loin and pork tenderloin sounds like they might be the same thing, they're actually two different cuts of meat with different characteristics.
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Purple cabbage, also known as red cabbage, is a health food lover's powerhouse of goodness. Many people would never think to juice this vegetable, but its slightly spicy taste, along with its countless health benefits, makes red cabbage juice the perfect addition to a healthy diet.
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Numerous myths surround absinthe, a potent spirit known for its green color that was outlawed for decades. Join us as we demystify this mysterious drink.
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If you find yourself botching multiple sourdough starters and running out of interesting banana bread recipes, it might be time to switch from baking to bartending. Vodka is a wonderfully versatile spirit to work with, and it's super easy to infuse with lemons.
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