Food Trends & Trivia
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Countries That Eat Just Like America Does
If you’re planning to move abroad but the idea of giving up burgers, pancakes, and grocery-store mac and cheese sends you into a cold sweat, you’re in luck. ObjectiveLists created a Food Similarity Index, a data-backed ranking that compares global…
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The Most Popular Beer in Every State
It’s five o’clock somewhere, and even if not, rules are stupid. There’s nothing like relaxing with an ice-cold cruiser, but what are you reaching for? Bud? Miller? Coor’s? Coffeeness, a company that describes itself as “a comprehensive resource for coffee…
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Long-Gone Childhood Candies That Boomers Still Miss
Few places were as magical for a child as the candy aisle. Whether you surveyed your options at a general store with colorful penny candy or a convenience store with endless rows of chips and chocolate bars, choosing a treat…
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10 Things You Should Always Have In Your Freezer
Your freezer is a wonderful thing, and oftentimes, the most underutilized part of your food storage. Things keep for a good, long while in your freezer, and sometimes the simplest things can make your life a lot easier, both inside…
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37 Foods That Are Dangerous if Not Prepared Properly
Supermarkets spare us from having to forage for our meals in the wild, but most still carry foods that can cause serious illness — or even death — when improperly prepared. From common staples to rare delicacies from around the world, many…
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This Vintage Pizza Hut Menu Delivers Some Serious 80s Nostalgia
Remember when Pizza Hut was a sit-down restaurant? Prepare to head back in time to that magical place because Redditor u/bencm518 posted a picture of a 1984 Pizza Hut menu to the r/mildlyinteresting subreddit, and we’re all totally enthralled while…
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Fast-Food’s Biggest Flop: McDonald’s $200 Million Burger Blunder
The ’90s were wild. It was a time when frosted tips, Tamagotchis, and McDonald’s attempt at fine dining coexisted. In an era dominated by oversized jeans and boy bands, the…
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10 Once-Loved Burger Chains That No Longer Exist
Not every burger joint gets to be a McDonald’s or a Burger King. For every fast-food empire that took over the world, there were plenty of chains that started strong,…
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16 Classic Irish Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day
Acclaimed for its beer, music, and breathtaking views, Ireland is known for many wonderful things — and its food is no different. Celebrated for its hearty and wholesome nature, Irish…
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Beloved Canadian Foods Every American Should Try
Our neighbors to the south get all the love when it comes to food, but it’s time to bypass the burritos and find out what Canada has to offer that…
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6 Hot Dog Brands That Use 100-Percent Meat
Americans love hot dogs — whether at ball games, BBQs, or street carts, they’re one of the most eaten foods in the country. And it’s one of those foods you…
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11 Foods You Should Never Cook in an Air Fryer
From TikTok food hacks to online recipes, cooking with an air fryer seems to be all the rage nowadays. While the convenient and sleek-looking kitchen gadget can make many foods…
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13 Foods Every ‘70s Kids Had In Their Lunchbox
If it was packed, you ate it, preservatives be damned. That was pretty much the ethos of the ’70s lunchbox. Times have changed, all right—now lunchboxes come with insulated compartments,…
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Fun Mardi Gras Facts That You Didn’t Know
“Let the good times roll!” is the official approach to Mardi Gras in New Orleans. There’s much more to this annual tradition than partying. Read on for our sampling of…
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15 Photos of What Fast-Food Restaurants Looked Like in the 1980s
Fast-food was a different beast in the 80s. The food felt real. The employees felt like they cared 10% more; maybe even enjoyed working there. What happened to the good…
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19 Foods That Are Banned in America
The ban on specific foods in the United States can stem from a range of concerns, from animal welfare to health to mere social convention. Here is a list of…
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The Price of a School Lunch the Year You Were Born
These days, a school lunch costs around $3 per meal, and that’s just for the standard option without your kiddo wanting to add on a brownie for every one of…
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Costco’s Kirkland Products Are Actually Made By These Famous Companies
If you don’t know Kirkland Signature, Costco’s white label house brand, you should if you want quality at a discount. Just about everything Kirkland sells is a home run, and…
