Food Trends & Trivia
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Pork Rinds and Jelly Beans: The Favorite Foods of 20 U.S. Presidents
Presidents of the United States – past and present – have always had the weight of the world on their shoulders. But even though they make decisions every day that affect millions of lives, they’re still normal people just like…
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Eat Like a President: 25 Favorite Recipes of First Families
Presidential eating habits are often an intriguing topic, especially when a new first family moves into the White House. First ladies are expected to be the ultimate hosts, and sometimes that includes having signature or family recipes at the ready.…
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Presidential Pit Stops: Where Candidates Eat On the Campaign Trail
Everyone’s got to eat, and that includes politicians. When presidential candidates are out on the campaign trail, sometimes food is just fuel crammed in between stops, but often it’s also a photo opportunity or attempt to endear yourself to potential…
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27 Things You Didn’t Know About Bananas
The grocery-store staple known as the banana is not as unassuming as one might imagine. This fruit — well, more specifically, this berry — is an everyday item that’s surprisingly versatile (it even makes great ice cream) and is definitely…
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16 Discontinued Sodas We Can’t Believe Are Gone
The beverage world is the Wild West — perhaps even doubly so for soda. Countless sodas have been introduced to us over time, but not all of them stick around. Curious about some of the wackiest, strangest sodas that have…
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The Most Popular Coffee Drinks Around the World
How are people around the world waking up in the morning? As one of the most commonly consumed beverages on the planet, there’s a variety of ways we love our coffee. Thanks to a report from Coffeeness, we can see…
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Beloved Chain Restaurants That Are Making a Comeback After Filing for Bankruptcy
Many restaurants have faced tough times due to changing consumer habits, rising costs, and the impact of global events. Some, including the iconic Red Lobster, have been forced to seek…
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15 Unexpected Ingredients That Will Completely Transform a Meal
If you’re one of those people who is afraid to try new foods, and you look in disgust at that person eating Kool-Aid pickles or mayo and peanut butter sandwiches,…
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14 Foods That Claim To Be Aphrodisiacs
The idea that the foods you eat can fire up desire has been around for centuries. Unfortunately, there isn’t much evidence to back that up. Regular exercise and a good…
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McDonald’s New Collectible Cups Are Nothing Like Its Quirky Vintage Glasses
There is one thing McDonald’s does better than any other fast-food chain — and no, it’s not fries. The Golden Arches have preying on patrons’ nostalgia down to a science. From…
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10 Ordering Mistakes Even Starbucks Regulars Don’t Know
If everyone got a good night’s sleep, there would be no Starbucks. Unfortunately, most of us don’t, and it’s our own darn fault. We stay up too late playing on…
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20 Ways Going Out to Dinner Was Radically Different in the ’50s
Going out to dinner in the 1950s was an entirely different experience compared with today. Back then, diners had to adhere to a strict set of social norms and expectations that…
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20 Incredible Things You Probably Didn’t Know You Can Do With Vinegar
If I had a penny for every time my mom solved one of my problems with vinegar — be it a fever, mosquito bite, or stubborn stain — I’d be…
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25 Iconic Sandwiches You Need to Try Before You Die
Sandwiches are timeless. They stretch across all lands, all borders, all ways of life. There are thousands of them too, in every city, in every state, and every country. Looking…
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The Surprising History of Your Favorite Ballpark Foods
Taking the family to a baseball game is one of summer’s best traditions, and eating all that ballpark food might be even better than watching the game. No matter what…
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9 Famous Foods That Were Created By Complete Accident
We’ve made our fair share of mistakes in the kitchen, and they typically end in disaster. Every once in a while, they instead end up being barely salvageable, but rarely…
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9 Foods You Should Never Cook in Aluminum Foil
While you can use aluminum foil to cook certain foods and prevent them from drying out (and even use foil to clean quite a few things), the hack doesn’t apply…
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8 Things Every ’70s Kitchen Had That Have Disappeared
The ’70s were a vibe. It was a time when kitchens served as vibrant, eclectic spaces lined with unique appliances and decor. Though many of these items have since been…
