How Taco Bell Was Founded On A Stolen Idea
Taco Bell is famous for its quick and easy take on Mexican fast-food. However, despite its long history, the idea behind the chain is far from original.
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What Does The Balsamic Mean In Balsamic Vinegar?
Whether you use it to drizzle on tomatoes or to marinate fruit, balsamic vinegar is a cherished ingredient. But why is it called balsamic?
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How The BBC Convinced Viewers That Spaghetti Grew On Trees
The BBC once convinced millions of viewers that spaghetti grew on trees. But how and why did this food-related hoax work?
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What Makes Port Wine Unique, And When You Should Drink It
Port has been popular choice among wine aficionados for hundreds of years. If you've never given this Portuguese wine a try, you should.
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The History Of Churros Is Much More Mysterious Than We Thought
Whether you're at home or abroad, you're never far away from churros. But where was this ubiquitous, delicious sweet treat actually invented?
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How A Game Of Dice Transformed An Oklahoma Steakhouse
Risking your life savings to win a steakhouse you know nothing about is not exactly a sensible bet. However, for one man, this exact gamble definitely paid off.
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Who Invented Diet Soda And Why?
In terms of beverages, diet soda is a relatively new invention. Here's the reason why a company you've never heard of came up with this innovative beverage.
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Why Everyone Once Believed The Fountain Of Youth Was Full Of Yogurt
In 1904, Bulgarian scientist Élie Metchnikoff argued that yogurt could stave off the aging process and make people live longer. But can it?
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Why Does Hershey Have A Theme Park In Pennsylvania?
Famous for its chocolate bars, the Hershey brand is a household name. But, did you know the company also has a theme park located in Pennsylvania?
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Was The Reese Behind Reese's Peanut Butter Cups A Real Guy?
The Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, with its iconic orange packaging, is one of the best-known candies worldwide. But where exactly did the name come from?
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If The Original Doritos Flavor Wasn't Nacho Cheese, What Was It?
The iconic red bag of Nacho Cheese Doritos is widely thought of as the flagship of the brand, but it is neither the first nor the second flavor produced.
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Why Pastina Soup Is Known As 'Italian Penicillin'
Pastina soup, made with warming broth and tiny pasta stars, has been known by many names in many households, but one of the most common is "Italian penicillin."
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What's The Sashimi Type Made From Thinly Sliced Raw Salmon?
Due to its rich flavor, salmon sashimi is very popular. This dish's proper name, and how best to eat it, is information every lover of sashimi needs to know.
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What Is The Oldest Soft Drink In America?
There may be no beverage more deeply intertwined with American culture than soda pop. But the oldest soft drink brand in the U.S. might not be who you expect.
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Why The Food Pyramid Is Now Considered Super Outdated
If you grew up in the '90s, you remember the Food Pyramid. It's now outdated, but why hasn't the USDA provided better health guidelines?
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Here's The Scoop On The Oldest Ice Cream Company In America
The oldest ice cream company in America has been slinging scoops for more than 160 years. For most of this time, it has called one city, and one market, home.
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It's Sap Harvesting Time — So How Do They Turn It Into Maple Syrup?
When early spring rolls around, it's prime time for making maple syrup. So, how do farmers harvest sap and take it from the tree to the bottle?
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From Kentucky Fried Chicken To KFC: Why The Iconic Brand Shortened Its Name
There are several theories as to why Kentucky Fried Chicken changed its name to KFC in 1991. However, only one of these theories is definitely true.
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The Major Steakhouse Etiquette Mistake You're Probably Making
There is a rule at a steakhouse that you might not about and never even considered to be bad etiquette, but if you do it, then you'll want to stop.
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What Makes Thai Coffee So Special?
Recently, Thai coffee has gained a stellar reputation, but how did a country that barely produced any coffee until the 1960s develop such a great product?
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Did Dom Pérignon Actually Invent Champagne?
It's long been thought that Dom Pérignon invented the "Champagne method," a process integral to Champagne production. However, some evidence now contests that.
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Why Is Food Considered Fancy If We Set It On Fire?
There is nothing in the restaurant world more eye-catching than a tableside dish dancing with flames. But why is it that we find fiery food so fancy?
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The Strange Retro Fantasy Video Game That Was Actually An Ad For Skittles
Released in 2002, this fantasy video game, in which an elf name Skye battled a dark lord and searched for her mother, was actually a Skittles advertisement.
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The Death And Rebirth Of Mr. Peanut During The Super Bowl Changed Us All
Back in 2020, Planters attempted to redesign its mascot by killing off Mr. Peanut in a fiery Super Bowl advertisement. We're not sure we'll ever be the same.
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What Makes A 'Million Dollar' Recipe? Hint: It's Not The Price
The tradition of adding "million dollar" to recipe names has been around for a long time, but this modifier isn't indicative of expensive ingredients.
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English Vs. Irish Breakfast Tea: Is There A Difference?
We've all seen the boxes sitting next to each other on the grocery shelves, but what is it that actually separates English and Irish breakfast teas?
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The Largest Egg Recall In US History Caused Nearly 2 Thousand To Fall Ill
It seems like there is another food recall almost everyday, but the largest egg recall was back in 2010. Here's what caused the massive outbreak.
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