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  • Dish of frog eye salad

    How Frog Eye Salad Got Its Less Than Appetizing Name

    Frog eye salad does not contain amphibian eyes. It also doesn't involve anything green or vegetable-like. So, where is the name derived from?

    By Moriah House August 3rd, 2024 Read More
  • man drinking too much alcohol

    This Is The Country That Drinks The Most Alcohol

    When it comes to annual alcohol consumption, this country tops the charts -- and its people are suffering from alcoholism and alcohol-related illnesses.

    By Cara J Suppa August 2nd, 2024 Read More
  • square watermelon with other fruit

    Japan's Square Watermelons Are Pricey For A Reason

    With only 300 square watermelons produced annually in Japan, and as few as 70 during a bad harvest year, these unique melons come at a high cost.

    By Kaleigh Brown August 2nd, 2024 Read More
  • Banana on blue background labeled "fake"

    The WWII Ban That Had Home Cooks Inventing Fake Bananas

    Times were certainly tough during World War II, so much so that there was even a ban on bananas; home cooks had to get creative and invent their own.

    By Erica Martinez July 31st, 2024 Read More
  • Bag of cheese puffs spilling out of bag

    How Cattle Feed Led To The Creation Of Cheese Puffs

    The history of the cheese puffs is full of accidents and creativity. We explore the interesting history behind the creation of this beloved snack.

    By Erica Martinez July 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Kale leaves

    The Wasteful Reason Pizza Hut Used To Be A Top Kale Buyer

    As late as 2012, Pizza Hut bought huge amounts of kale, but not to serve yo customers. At Pizza Hut, kale had one job: to decorate the salad bar.

    By Sam Worley July 28th, 2024 Read More
  • Inside of a Cheesecake Factory restaurant

    The Reason Cheesecake Factories Are Decorated So Extravagantly

    The Cheesecake Factory's décor is dizzying because of its eclectic influences: Egypt, France, and San Francisco all shaped the restaurant's aesthetic.

    By Erica Martinez July 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • Hands toasting beer glasses

    Make Cheap Beer Taste Better With A Pinch Of This Pantry Staple

    Cheap beer is a beautiful thing, but sometimes it tastes a little lackluster. Luckily, all you need to make it better is a simple pinch of salt.

    By Moriah House July 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • Jack in the Box meal outdoors

    Jack In The Box Used To Have Its Own Boy Band (No, Really)

    Fast food chain had its own boy band in the 2000s. They were called The Meaty Cheesy Boys, and we've got the inside scoop on their bizarre story.

    By Moriah House July 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • A Caesar salad and napkin

    When Was Caesar Salad Actually Invented?

    The Caesar salad is such a classic it's ingrained in the tastebuds of salad lovers everywhere. When was this leafy perfection actually invented?

    By Kat Olvera July 21st, 2024 Read More
  • Mason jar with iced tea and lemon

    How Sweet Tea Became A Southern Staple

    From the way southerners revere sweet tea, you'd think it's been around for thousands of years. Here's how it earned its place as a southern favorite.

    By Erica Martinez July 18th, 2024 Read More
  • Burger King and a haunted house

    Yes, There Really Is A Burger King With A Rollercoaster On Its Roof

    Just a 10-minute walk from the Ontario-side observation deck at Niagara Falls, you'll find a Canadian Burger King with a rollercoaster on its roof.

    By The Takeout Staff July 18th, 2024 Read More
  • Black plate of hushpuppies and dip with herbs

    Hushpuppies Used To Have A Very Different Name

    Hushpuppies have been a part of southern fish fries for almost two centuries, but in the beginning, they had a different name: red horse bread.

    By Erica Martinez July 17th, 2024 Read More
  • Cans of haggis

    Here's What You're Really Eating When You Crack Open A Can Of Haggis

    Haggis is hard to come by in the U.S., and many Americans have never tried it. But what, exactly, is this Scottish staple, and why isn't it stateside?

    By Moriah House July 15th, 2024 Read More
  • Hamburger covered in Thousand Island dressing

    How Thousand Island Dressing Became A Burger Chain Staple

    It's no secret that the secret sauce at many burger joints is Thousand Island dressing, but how did this unassuming condiment become so ubiquitous on burgers?

    By Erica Martinez July 15th, 2024 Read More
  • Koreatown KFC in LA

    The Bucket-Shaped KFC Restaurant Was A Happy Accident

    The bucket-shaped KFC restaurant in Los Angeles' Koreatown is certainly an eye-catcher, but it was actually a happy accident. Here's the story.

    By Moriah House July 14th, 2024 Read More
  • Stride gum in a pile

    Whatever Happened To The Once-Popular Stride Gum?

    Stride gum may be a name many haven't heard in a long time. It's discontinued in the U.S., but it's still quite popular in other parts of the world.

    By Kat Olvera July 13th, 2024 Read More
  • multi-colored scoops of ice cream

    Ice Cream Was Invented Much Longer Ago Than You'd Think

    Ice cream has a long history. This sweet treat has been around for thousands of years, though it's changed a lot since it was first invented.

    By Cara J Suppa July 13th, 2024 Read More
  • Cans of Dr Pepper

    What Are The 23 Secret Flavors In Dr Pepper?

    Perhaps soda's biggest mystery is what the 23 secret flavors in Dr Pepper actually are. Everyone has their opinions, but is there an answer out there?

    By Moriah House July 13th, 2024 Read More
  • Hands rolling out pie dough

    Depression-Era Water Pie Is Like A Magic Trick In Your Oven

    You'll be pretty amazed to find out what goes into a water pie, and how exactly a sweet and delicious treat comes out of the oven after baking.

    By Erica Martinez July 10th, 2024 Read More
  • tavern style pizza

    What Sets Tavern-Style Pizza Apart From The Other Chicago Pies

    When we think of Chicago-style pizza, deep dish is likely to spring to mind. But for locals, the tavern-style pizza sits at the top of their menu.

    By Dennis Lee July 10th, 2024 Read More
  • shot glass with mezcal worm in it

    Will The Worm At The Bottom Of The Mezcal Bottle Get You Drunk?

    The worm at the bottom of some mezcal bottles has many myths surrounding it. Does the mezcal worm make you extra drunk, as some people believe?

    By Dennis Lee July 8th, 2024 Read More
  • sunny d on shelf

    Who Else Remembers When SunnyD Turned A Girl's Skin Orange?

    Back in 1999, a controversy erupted over SunnyD when it was blamed for turning the skin of a four-year-old Welsh girl's face and hands orange.

    By Dennis Lee July 8th, 2024 Read More
  • Shady Things About Colonel Sanders

    Colonel Sanders may be immortalized for his stark white suit, but the fried chicken icon wasn't always a shining example of good behavior.

    By Dani Zoeller July 7th, 2024 Read More
  • Closeup of a Chicago style hot dog with fries

    Why Do Chicago-Style Hot Dogs Always Come On Poppy Seed Buns?

    True Chicago-style hot dogs are always served on poppy seed-speckled buns. These buns became a part of Chicago's hot dog culture over a century ago.

    By Erica Martinez July 7th, 2024 Read More
  • Greek coffee on plate

    Here's What Sets Greek Coffee Apart From The Rest

    Greece has a deliciously unique coffee culture. Greek coffee is brewed thick and strong and served with a rich layer of foam (known as kaimaki) on top.

    By Moriah House July 7th, 2024 Read More
  • Hand scooping steak and cheese onto a sandwich roll

    The Original Cheesesteak Sandwich Was Missing A Crucial Ingredient

    It may come as a surprise to know that the original cheesesteak sandwich was missing something fans look at as crucial to its construction: cheese.

    By Erica Martinez July 6th, 2024 Read More
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