The World's Heaviest Carrot Looked Like An Eldritch Nightmare
This super heavy vegetable doesn't look like any old carrot. Aside from being big enough to hold a world record, it also has a fantastical and strange look.
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The Oldest Preserved Meat Eaten By Humans Was 50,000 Years In The Making
Aged meat fetches a premium, but the oldest meat ever eaten didn't sit in a humidity-controlled container. Instead, it was preserved for thousands of years.
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The Bob's Big Boy That All 4 Beatles Dined At In '65 Is Still Open (And You Can Sit At Their Booth)
In the 1960s, when The Beatles were all the rage, the four band members sat down at an unassuming diner to have some food. It still stands today.
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The President Who Served The Worst Food In White House History
Every president has brought their unique eating habits to the White House, but this commander in chief served food that was notoriously terrible.
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The Gone-Too-Soon Filet-O-Fish McDonald's Mascot Almost No One Remembers
The popular Filet-O-Fish once had its own McDonald's mascot, but the unusual character disappeared so quickly that few people remember it today.
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The Once-Popular Chocolate Drink That Couldn't Survive The '80s
From the late 1920s until the 1980s, there was a well-loved chocolate milk beverage that could be enjoyed hot or cold. What happened to this childhood favorite?
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The Discontinued Fish Sandwich KFC Tried To Get The Pope To Bless
KFC isn't exactly known for seafood, but that didn't stop it from trying to sell fish sandwiches. To help bring in the crowds, it asked for the Pope's blessing.
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The 1980s Musical McDonald's Contest That Ended In Tragedy
Back in the 1980s, McDonald's ran a music-themed contest which landed the winner a big prize, but as time went on the happy story turned to tragedy.
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The Old-School Midwestern Beer You'll Have A Hard Time Finding Today
Once a Midwestern staple, this once-popular regional beer has become surprisingly hard to track down today thanks to shifting tastes and consolidation.
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Why Almost Everything Was Garnished With Parsley During The '80s
Remember when parsley was everywhere in the 1980s? Discover the reason why it became a restaurant staple (and why it isn't nearly as popular anymore).
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The Old-School '50s Seafood Dip That Costs Under $5 To Make
If you're hosting but not looking to break the bank, this '50s seafood dip is a tasty yet affordable option. There's a reason why it was so popular once.
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The Old-School Ice Cream Flavor That's Still Super Popular In Jamaica
You might not have heard of this ice cream flavor, but it's widely popular in Jamaica, where the old-school dessert is more readily available than in the U.S.
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The 11 Best Bars To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day In The US
Whether it's perfectly poured Guinness, live music, or Irish grub specials, these joints do St. Paddy's Day right, from New York and Boston to San Francisco.
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7 Nostalgic Vintage Candies That Vanished From Store Shelves
If you're nostalgic for the vintage flavors, or you simply love learning about the history of candy, here are seven discontinued ones you might remember.
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Anthony Bourdain Believed Americans 'Lost Touch' With These Rich Foods
Anthony Bourdain was a fan of many unusual, interesting, and under-utilized ingredients. Here are a few he felt America needed to rekindle its love for.
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The 150-Year-Old Cocktail That's Best Made With Old Tom Gin
Classic cocktails are good enough to have withstood the test of time, which is why this ancient cocktail is worth a look. If you make it, use Old Tom Gin.
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7 Food Commercials Donald Trump Has Starred In
Before Donald Trump stepped into the White House, he was a semi-regular on the commercial front, starring in advertisements for several iconic companies.
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The Walmart Egg Scandal That Proved 'Organic' Isn't Always What It's Cracked Up To Be
Organic eggs are sold at a premium price because what they are offering is supposed to be a better product, but this Walmart egg scandal proved otherwise.
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The Unfortunate Way Drug Cartels Profit From Mexican Avocados
That ripe green avocado you're enjoying? It may have helped to fund organized crime in Mexico. Learn how the global avocado trade is caught up in cartels.
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11 Beers With Pretty Gross Origin Stories
The art of experimentation is alive and well in the craft beer industry, and things can get weird. Here are some brews whose origin stories are actually gross.
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The Fast Food Breakfast Michael Jordan Ate Every Morning During His Prime
Michael Jordan changed the game. Most people think that kind of talent requires a strict diet, but the athlete would eat this fast food item every morning.
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The Sloppy Reason Richard Nixon Banned Soup From State Dinners (And The Lie He Told Instead)
It may not have been headliner news, but Richard Nixon once banned soup from being served at his state dinners. Here's the real reason why he may have done so.
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The Philadelphia Sushi Roll Is A Fusion Food With This Unique Touch
Cast all the aspersions you want at the Philly roll for being "American" sushi. Just understand that it was created by a legitimate master chef from Japan.
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How The First Presidential Chef Escaped George Washington
The very first chef to the President of the United States ended his career by fleeing from George Washington's home. This is why the man tried to escape.
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From Behind Bars To Baker: The Inspiring Story Of Dave's Killer Bread
Bread tastes better when there's an inspiring story behind it. Here's how the co-founder of Dave's Killer Bread went from being a prisoner to a baker.
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The 2 Popular Pizza Chains That Were Born In Michigan
These two popular pizza franchises got their start in Michigan. Discover the brands that helped put "The Great Lakes State" on the pizza map.
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12 Old-School Pizza Toppings People Hardly Order Anymore
Pizza is a classic food, but toppings go in and out of style at a moment's notice. Here's 12 pizza garnishes you aren't likely to see on menus anymore.
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