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  • Hamburgers, baked beans, and ridged chips, served on patriotic U.S. flag plates

    10 Common US Foods That Seriously Amazed World Cup Visitors

    World Cup fans visiting the U.S. probably didn't expect to be amused by American foods, but here we are with 10 common things that caused quite a stir.

    By Lottë Reford 1 hour ago Read More
  • Actor Stanley Tucci at the Venice International Film Festival red carpet event.

    Why Italians Are Very Territorial About Food, According To Stanley Tucci

    If you aren't personally familiar with Italian cuisine it's easy to think of it as one big thing, but Stanley Tucci makes it clear they are very territorial.

    By Joe Hoeffner 2 hours ago Read More
  • An array of Taco Bell products on a fast food dining surface.

    The Long-Gone Taco Bell Side Dish That Fans Still Mourn

    Plenty of menu items have come and gone from Taco Bell, but this side dish is one that fans still talk about online with feelings of pure nostalgia.

    By Paul Gaita 15 hours ago Read More
  • A herd of cows graze in a field

    The Country Where The US Gets Most Of Its Foreign Meat From

    The U.S. is the second-largest global producer of meat, but ships much of it to other countries and imports as well. One country provides a lot of U.S. meat.

    By Joe Hoeffner 2 days ago Read More
  • A stack of peanut brittle against a rustic wooden background.

    The Types Of Candy That People Ate In The Colonial Era

    Colonial America was a different beast altogether than the United States we know today, and the candy we eat today is likewise quite different from theirs.

    By Joe Hoeffner 2 days ago Read More
  • A plate of lasagna.

    You Wouldn't Recognize Medieval Lasagna If It Slapped You In The Face

    You think of lasagna, and what comes to mind? Cheese, tomato sauce, and flat, layered noodles. Medieval-era lasagna, however, was a totally different story.

    By Joe Hoeffner 4 days ago Read More
  • A woman in a cowboy hat and dress holding a brown bottle in a bar setting

    This Old-School Soft Drink Was Every Cowboy's Favorite In The Old West

    Although cowboys are better-known for their affinity for whiskey, this old-school soft drink was a non-alcoholic favorite of theirs in the Old West.

    By Jessica Riggio 5 days ago Read More
  • Carnival lasagna from Naples

    Lasagna Is Done A Little Differently In Naples, Italy (And It Sounds Amazing)

    For those having an Euro summer, don't think that lasagna is the same everywhere, especially in Naples, Italy. You'll be surprised by what goes into it.

    By Moriah House 5 days ago Read More
  • A young boy with a giant, multi-tiered sandwich dressed like he's from the 1950s.

    10 After-School Snacks Boomers Remember All Too Well

    People's tastes change as they grow older, and a society's tastes change as time passes. These after-school snacks are iconic among the boomer generation.

    By Kathy Bradshaw 6 days ago Read More
  • Black and white photo of five vintage glass Coca-Cola soda bottles

    The Vintage Grape Soda Bottle That's Worth Thousands

    At an antique shop or thrift store, you've probably seen old-school glass soda bottles. This one, in particular, is worth a shocking amount of money.

    By Kristen Pizzo 6 days ago Read More
  • Hand holding McDonald's fried apple pie up against apple pie statue in the background.

    The History Of McDonald's Fried Apple Pie That Not Enough People Know About

    2026 marks the anniversary of McDonald's fried apple pie, which has briefly return to delight fans. But do they know everything about this beloved sweet treat?

    By Dennis Lee 6 days ago Read More
  • Kids being served lunch in school cafeteria

    If These Breadsticks Were Your Favorite At School, You Probably Grew Up In The Midwest

    School cafeteria food may bring up bad memories for many Americans, but most Midwesterners had these breadsticks to hold down the fort at lunchtime.

    By Rolland Judd 7 days ago Read More
  • banana split, lobster rolls, wings, and macaroni and cheese with patriotic USA background

    The 250 All-Time Best American Foods, Ranked

    In honor of the 250th birthday of the USA, we've taken it upon ourselves to rank 250 foods that have helped shaped this great country from coast to coast.

    By The Takeout Staff 7 days ago Read More
  • A close-up of a White Castle combo meal.

    The Bizarre White Castle Experiment That Involved One Person And A 13-Week Burger Marathon

    Once upon a time, White Castle sought to make a point about the quality of its food. To prove it, they needed one person and an awful lot of sliders.

    By Joe Hoeffner 7 days ago Read More
  • top view of variety of colorful beverages

    Wild Alcohol Laws We Can't Believe Are Still On The Books

    While everybody knows about the minimum drinking age, some laws around the consumption of alcohol are even more specific and bizarre than you'd think.

    By Rachel Sobel 8 days ago Read More
  • Bananas and other fruits in a produce section of a grocery store

    11 Fruits That Wouldn't Exist Without Human Intervention

    It's normal to think Mother Nature created the colorful fruits we all adore. But the origin stories of some of these juicy masterpieces may surprise you.

    By Andy Beth Miller 8 days ago Read More
  • A close-up of a man holding a restaurant menu with a glass of wine nearby.

    The Self-Proclaimed World's Smallest Restaurant Is Tinier Than Most Bathrooms

    Many restaurants aim for a dining room that's expansive enough to fit a whole host of guests, but the self-proclaimed world's smallest does the opposite.

    By Joe Hoeffner 8 days ago Read More
  • A close-up of a cheeseburger on a sesame seed bun

    The First Fast Food Chain To Sell A Billion Burgers Wasn't McDonald's Or Burger King

    You read that correctly: Neither of the reigning big burger chains were the first to claim the sale of a billion burgers. Well, if not those companies — which?

    By Joe Hoeffner 10 days ago Read More
  • Rows of jugs of milk with blue bottle caps inside a commercial fridge

    Watch Out Dairy And Beef Lovers, Your Groceries Are About To Be Even More Expensive

    Grocery shoppers are going to be in for a ride again: A situation in Texas negatively impacting dairy and beef production is expected to raise costs.

    By Brian Udall 11 days ago Read More
  • Closeup of assorted M&M style candies on flat surface.

    M&M's Are Changing After 85 Years, And These 2 Classic Colors Will Be Missing From Some Bags

    The American food supply is undergoing significant changes and the latest transition involves M&M's, which are set to lose these two iconic colors.

    By Dennis Lee 13 days ago Read More
  • Lone Pepsi can on black background.

    The Best Pepsi Flavor Has Been An Iconic Fan Favorite Since The '80s

    Pepsi's most iconic soda flavor has made a name for itself since the '80s, and the story of how the fan favorite came about is nothing short of ordinary.

    By Dennis Lee 13 days ago Read More
  • Werther's Original caramel candies on a yellow background

    Why Werther's Candies And Grandparents Go Hand-In-Hand (Yes, There's An Actual Reason)

    Are all grandparents required to have Werther's Candies onhand? No, of course, but there's a real reason why the hard candies are linked to older consumers.

    By Kathy Bradshaw 14 days ago Read More
  • Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Tiffani Amber Thiessen enjoying Bomb popsicles

    13 90s Ice Cream Treats So Nostalgic, It Hurts To Remember

    The 1990s produced no shortage of iconic snacks, including plenty of frozen sweet treats that we still remember fondly to this day.

    By Joe Thristino 14 days ago Read More
  • Baked beans on white toast on a black plate with a fork.

    Not Heinz, Not Bush's: This Is The Best Baked Beans Brand According To Brits

    Heinz may come to mind when you think of British baked beans, but another brand seems to be considered superior. Here's what Redditors have to say.

    By Joe Hoeffner 14 days ago Read More
  • A bowl of mangos, some peeled and some whole.

    The Mango Capital Of The World Sits Over 24 Flight Hours From The US

    If you're a fan of mangoes and hoping to take a trip to the mango capital of the world be prepared for a long flight as it takes over 24 hours to get there.

    By Joe Hoeffner 15 days ago Read More
  • A meal from Wendy's.

    The Fast Food Legend Who Trained Wendy's Founder

    Even legendary figures have inspirations. In the case of Wendy's founder Dave Thomas, his entrepreneurial spark was ignited by another titan of fast food.

    By Joe Hoeffner 15 days ago Read More
  • A couple cutting a wedding cake.

    The World's Largest Wedding Cake Weighed As Much As A Dump Truck

    A wedding cake is a big part of the ceremony so many people try to go all out. The world's largest wedding cake was an absolute monster weighing several tons.

    By Joe Hoeffner 15 days ago Read More
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