Food Trends & Trivia
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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 most people today would likely roll their eyes at. The era…
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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 writing this from my private yacht right now. Basically, the…
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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 to make sure you’ve done a good job exploring all…
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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 stadium you go to, there’s always going to be a…
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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 do they turn out better than we intended. Throughout history,…
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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 to all foods. This is due to the potential for aluminum…
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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…
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10 Iconic Food Brands That Changed Their Recipe and People Lost Their Minds
Over the years, some of the world’s most iconic food companies have modified their recipes hoping to attract more customers. While the changes were often made with seemingly noble intentions, they…
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Olive Oil + Ice Cream, Plus Other Weird Food Trends We’ve Tried
Your parents may have said don’t play with your food, but social media disagrees. It seems like the more bizarre the idea, the more popular the meal becomes. It’s enough…
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Viral TikTok Food Hacks That Most of Us Have Known All Along
From using a spoon to easily peel ginger to adding a splash of water for perfectly cooked fried eggs, TikTok has turned old kitchen wisdom into viral sensations. But many…
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10 Oldest Recorded Recipes in History
Believe it or not, many popular recipes that we still enjoy today have origins that stretch back thousands of years, passed down through countless generations and across civilizations. These ancient…
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The Grossest Fast-Food Menu Items We Would Never Waste Our Money On
While we have to admit there’s nothing overly appealing offered at fast-food restaurants (they are fast-food, after all, not five-star dining establishments), there are some menu items that are honestly…
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What to Never Order at a Restaurant, According to Anthony Bourdain
When you’ve got a mind like the late Anthony Bourdain had, spinning at all times full of complicated, sardonic, loving, angry, and brilliant thoughts, it’s bound to be loaded with…
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8 Ridiculous Social Media Challenges That Can Kill You
Social media isn’t always fun and games; it can sometimes lead to dangerous trends and food challenges that take things too far — especially for young, impressionable audiences. These extreme…
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8 Regional BBQ Styles That Will Make Texans Faint
People are territorial about their barbecue. There’s a vast array of low-and-slow meat styles across America, and people are fiercely loyal to their favorites. Unfortunately, like all great food debates,…
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10 Foods Boomers Love That Gen Z Finds Utterly Disgusting
Gen Z clings to their ramen and acai bowls like their lives depend on it. Going out to lunch with grandma, however, yields some entirely different answers after browsing the…
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Kiwis, Onions, and 9 Other Foods You’re Probably Cutting All Wrong
Cutting fruits and vegetables can often feel daunting, especially when the result is a messy kitchen or wasted food. Many of us are also guilty of cutting our produce in…
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11 Controversial Pizza Toppings — And Why They’re Actually Good
You can find just about anything on top of a pizza. And why not? Variety is the spice of life, after all, so as long as everyone partaking in your…
