13 Retro Foods That Completely Flopped
The food industry loves to experiment, but not all of its wild inventions translate to tasty classics, as proven by these long-lost retro foods.
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15 Vegetables People Don't Really Eat Anymore
People used to eat lots of vegetables that have slipped into obscurity, from roots that taste like chestnuts to coastal greens prized by the Victorians.
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12 Alcohol Recalls That Affected Millions
Even alcohol isn't immune from mass recalls, with a long list of big boozy brands forced to pull bottles from shelves due to various manufacturing mishaps.
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13 Things From '70s Kitchens That Totally Vanished
Slip into a pair of bell-bottomed pants and join us for a tour of all of the far-out 1970s kitchen decor, patterns, and appliances that have disappeared.
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The Reason You Have A Sweet Tooth After Dinner
Ever find yourself full from a big meal but still saying "yes" to that dessert menu? Discover the science behind your after-dinner sweet tooth.
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Frank Sinatra Was Constantly Ordering This Classic Italian Appetizer
Want to eat like Frank Sinatra? Go to the best Italian restaurant west of the Big Apple and order this iconic Italian appetizer that's smothered in breadcrumbs.
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12 Spice And Herb Recalls That Affected Millions
From undeclared allergens to contamination with salmonella or lead, herbs and spices have triggered some of the most serious recalls in the food industry.
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Tea Recalls That Affected Millions
Nothing is more comforting on a stressful day quite like a steaming cup of tea. However, history proves that tea is sometimes more dramatic than you think.
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12 Old-School Alcoholic Drinks You Won't See At Parties Anymore
Some vintage drinks wind up so synonymous with a certain period that they can become as passé as quickly as they were the hottest thing behind the bar.
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Once-Popular Restaurant Chains That Now Barely Exist
Some once-popular chains no longer exist, while other once-mighty American restaurants are hanging on by a thread thanks to changing times and tastes.
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The Most Famous Secret Recipes In Food And Drink History
Some of the most famous food and drink products are supposedly made with a secret recipe. It's often kept well-guarded, or literally under lock and key.
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The Decades-Old Tomato Soup People Chewed On (Yes, You Read That Right)
If you're a fan of tomato soup, would you still like it in solid form? Chewable tomato soup used to be a popular dish, but it's hard to find now.
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14 Old-School Ice Cream Truck Treats That Make People Nostalgic
Ice cream trucks are arguably a dying breed in this day and age, but their classic frozen sweet treats still spark nostalgia for many fans.
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9 Discontinued Arby's Menu Items That Deserve A Comeback And 3 That Should Stay Gone
The chain that famously "has the meats" doesn't always have all the meats. We'll likely never see some menu items again (looking at you, Loaded Italian Sub).
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12 Salmon Recalls That Affected Millions
Recent history is dotted with mass product recalls for just about every kind of food. Sadly, salmon is no exception, as proven by these incidents.
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You Can Get A $255 Steak At This Classic, 1830s-Era NYC Restaurant
For the low price of $255 you can time travel back to 1830s New York City, and chomp into a big ol' juicy steak to celebrate surviving the cholera epidemic.
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Old-School Pizza Chains That Quietly Disappeared
Many once-popular old-school pizza chains have gone from slinging dough to shutting up shop due to rising costs, increased competition, or other issues.
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Why The Pumpkin Spice Latte Almost Didn't Make The Menu At Starbucks
Did life even exist before the PSL? Explore the alternate universe where we never tasted the iconic Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte, and cherish your cozy sip.
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The Oldest Restaurant In Every State
The U.S. is home to countless restaurants, but each state originated with one. Taste a piece of history by visiting the oldest eateries in every state.
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These Retro Ice Cream Shops Deserved A Longer Life
Ice cream shops guarantee a sweet treat, but some of them only live on in collective memory. These popular retro parlors should have stuck around longer.
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The US State That Produces More Corn Than The Cornhusker State
Think you know which U.S. state produces the most corn? Here's the one that's leading the pack (and spoiler alert: it may not be the one you're expecting).
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12 Funeral Foods And The Stories Behind Them
Given the inherent connection between mourning and eating around the world, we gathered a collection of popular funeral foods from throughout history.
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14 Nestle Recalls That Impacted Millions
Whether it's the popular Tollhouse cookies, or Maggi noodles, most of Nestlé's most popular items have suffered recalls — we list the biggest ones.
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The Banned Beans Chefs Still Secretly Sneak Onto Menus
No one's spilling these beans. Even though they've been banned for decades, chefs sneak these tantalizing beans onto the menu and into your favorite desserts.
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The Original Ice Cream Sandwich Replaced Something Much Less Delicious
We're used to our pick of over-the-top ice cream sandwiches straight outta the freezer, but back in the day, flavor was flimsy when it came to the sandwich.
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Chefs Tell Us The 17 Old-School Foods They Wish Would Make A Comeback
From succotash and veal ossobuco to Jell-O salad and tea cakes, chefs share the nostalgic classics that deserve a return to modern menus.
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How Grocery Shopping Works When You're President Of The United States
It's unlikely (well, impossible) that you'll run into the U.S. President in your local grocery store. But someone does shop for the POTUS and family's food.
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