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  • A man in formal clothes holds rice in his hands outdoors

    Why People Throw Perfectly Good Rice At Weddings

    There may be a rice cooker on the registry, but we won't be needing that right now. Here's the real reason why people throw perfectly good rice at weddings.

    By Kat Olvera 4 months ago Read More
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    Why The Order In Which You Top A Chicago-Style Hot Dog Matters (From A Chicagoan)

    Chicago-style hot dogs are famous for their toppings. But with so many pieces to the puzzle, it's easy to mismatch the lot. Here's how a Chicagoan does it.

    By Dennis Lee 4 months ago Read More
  • Three young women drinking soda from a straw in black and white

    The Fruity Vintage Soda That Is Hard To Find Outside Of The South

    Despite the limited options presented on most shelves, plenty of soda brands have come and gone over the years. This fruity lineup is still sold in the South.

    By Joe Hoeffner 4 months ago Read More
  • Two cans of Four Loko.

    Why Caffeinated Alcoholic Drinks Are Banned In America

    The Food and Drug Administration put regulations on certain types of drinks that combined caffeine ad alcohol, for several reasons that make good sense.

    By Joe Hoeffner 4 months ago Read More
  • Astronaut on moon next to American flag and lunar rover

    NASA Wasn't Happy When Astronaut John Young Smuggled This Food Into Space

    Astronauts seem like the buttoned-up type since their very lives depend on getting every detail right. That didn't stop John Young from smuggling this food.

    By Erica Martinez 4 months ago Read More
  • Hot dogs in buns, grilled to perfection with mustard, ketchup and onions

    A Chinese Company Actually Makes This Staple American Hot Dog Brand

    When you think of iconic American foods, a hot dog probably comes to mind. That's why it may surprise you that this hot dog brand is owned by a Chinese company.

    By Ben Hillin 4 months ago Read More
  • Donald Trump bites into a piece of steak

    Why Donald Trump's Trump Steaks Failed After Just 2 Months

    Donald Trump has had numerous failed business ventures, including Trump Vodka, Trump University, Trump Fragrances, and, of course, Trump Steaks.

    By Kylie Thomas 4 months ago Read More
  • Bakers wearing tall white chef hats.

    The Simple Reason Traditional Chef Hats Are So Tall

    You don't see them used as often in the postmodern world, but traditional chef hats were tall for a reason. Turns out, the design was quite practical.

    By Joe Hoeffner 4 months ago Read More
  • Black and white photo of Marilyn Monroe laying on ground

    Marilyn Monroe's Favorite Dessert Was A Classic

    Screen legend Marilyn Monroe ate protein-rich breakfasts and dinners. But the actress always saved room for a rich, chocolatey dessert at her favorite parlor.

    By Erica Martinez 4 months ago Read More
  • Shopper picking up bottle of juice in store

    13 Juice Recalls That Impacted Millions

    Juice is recalled regularly for all sorts of reasons. These are some of the biggest juice recalls, impacting millions over the last three decades.

    By Holly Riddle 4 months ago Read More
  • The Washington State University sports logo being displayed on a flag.

    How Washington State University Managed To Create A Cheese More Iconic Than Most Mascots

    Not every college has its own creamery and boasts its own variety of cheese, but Washington State University makes their own delicious brand.

    By Joe Hoeffner 4 months ago Read More
  • A view of a sliced microwavable pizza pocket

    The Discontinued Hot Pocket Flavor We Wish Would Make A Comeback

    Hot Pockets has its fair share of flavors to pick from, but there are plenty that have been discontinued. There's one in particular that should make a comeback.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 4 months ago Read More
  • A closeup of unwrapped M&M's milk chocolate candies isolated on white background

    The Rarest M&M Color Used To Be The Most Common In The '90s

    Your memory isn't deceiving you: A bag of M&M's HAS changed over the last three decades. There's one color that's hardly ever seen anymore — find out why.

    By Kristine Belonio 4 months ago Read More
  • Ball mason jars on a shelf

    If Your Old Mason Jars Are Stamped With This Number, They Could Be Worth Big Bucks

    Ball mason jars have been in homes for more than a century — chances are, you have at least one. But if yours has this number on it, it might be valuable.

    By Kat Olvera 4 months ago Read More
  • Woman scrapes leftover salad into a compost bin

    The Country That Wastes The Most Food

    Everybody eats, but not every piece of food that's grown or produced makes it to somebody's mouth. This is the country that produces the most food waste.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 4 months ago Read More
  • Emeril Lagasse smiling and holding up a chicken on Emeril Live

    Former Food Network Stars You Rarely Hear About Anymore

    Food Network has made stars out of many chefs and home cooks. But once they leave the broadcaster, they don’t always maintain the same level of fame.

    By Brian Boone 4 months ago Read More
  • A wall of storage jars

    The Vintage Kitchen Storage Jars You Should Add To Your Cart When Thrifting

    If you love the smell of cottagecore in the morning, don't sleep on the super cute vintage kitchen canisters that were designed to complete your collection.

    By Kat Olvera 4 months ago Read More
  • Vintage loaves of bread

    11 Old-School Breads You Won't Find At Your Local Bakery

    Fresh-baked bread is a delight, but the loaves you'll generally find at the bakery can get boring. Check out these old-school breads you can't find anymore.

    By Anna Haines 4 months ago Read More
  • usda fda sign outside building

    The Strangest Food Recalls In US History

    Food recalls occur for a number of reasons to protect consumers. While some are more standard, others are downright strange. Read about them here.

    By Anita Surewicz 4 months ago Read More
  • Refrigerated cheese section at grocery store

    One Major Dairy Recall Led To Multiple Hospitalizations And 2 Deaths

    This dairy recall was wide-reaching and lasted a very long time. Food recalls don't always result in fatalities, but this one unfortunately did.

    By Ben Hillin 4 months ago Read More
  • Princes William and Harry as teenagers with King Charles

    The Dessert Princes William And Harry Ate 'Every Weekend' Features A Store-Bought Ingredient

    Prince William and Prince Harry's favorite childhood dessert is, surprisingly, based on a store-bought ingredient (and relatively cheap to make).

    By Maria Scinto 4 months ago Read More
  • A honey bee preparing to pollinate a purple flower.

    The Rare Purple Honey You Can Only Find In North Carolina

    There is a purple-hued honey that is only found in a certain area of North Carolina, but beekeepers can't predict when their bees will produce it, or why.

    By Joe Hoeffner 4 months ago Read More
  • An assortment of dim sum dishes.

    The Correct Number Of Dim Sum Dishes To Order Per Person

    With so many choices, it may be hard to know when to stop and what is the appropriate amount of plates to take when eating dim sum.

    By Joe Hoeffner 4 months ago Read More
  • Holding a Wendy's bag in front of Wendy's restaurant

    One Italian-Inspired Vintage Wendy's Menu Item Barely Saw The Light Of Day

    There's a reason you have feelings about Italian food at a burger joint. Reminisce about the Italian-inspired fail that never made it to Wendy's regular menu.

    By Erica Martinez 4 months ago Read More
  • Cabbage rolls on a blue plate

    Old-School Cabbage Dishes No One Really Makes Anymore

    Many cabbage recipes have fallen in popularity over the years, but that doesn’t mean these old-school dishes aren’t as tasty as they ever were.

    By Elizabeth Arnold 4 months ago Read More
  • KIng Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla

    The Popular Seasoning You'll Never Find At Buckingham Palace

    You would think that the royals at Buckingham Palace could eat whatever they please, but there are actually certain rules around permissible ingredients.

    By Joe Hoeffner 4 months ago Read More
  • Andy Warhol's Campbell's Soup Cans work on display

    The Old-School Fruity Campbell's Soups We Wish Would Return

    Right now, tomatoes don't count as a fruit. Discover Campbell's discontinued fruity soup line, and which flavors we could totally see making a comeback.

    By Erica Martinez 4 months ago Read More
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