Food Trends & Trivia
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Domino’s Deals Just Got More Expensive
Next time you order one of Domino’s popular, long-running deals, you may get less than you’re used to and pay more. The fast-food pizza chain has quietly modified its deals to raise prices, either overtly or by offering less value…
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Viral Video Reveals the Frozen Pizza Capital of the World
Move over, Naples and New York. Wisconsin is the pizza capital of the world — well, at least when it comes to frozen pizza. Proof of Wisconsin’s pizza prowess went viral on Twitter when more than 100,000 users liked a…
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Video: Time Lapse Shows Costco Shoppers Snapping Up Pumpkin Pies
If you’ve ever doubted Costco shoppers’ fanaticism, just take a look at the hype around the retailer’s pumpkin pie. Shoppers literally count down the days until the fall treat’s arrival, and when the pies finally arrive, hundreds members descend on…
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Craziest Competitive Eating Competitions Across America
You might be familiar with the annual July 4th Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest in Brooklyn, but the world of competitive eating is much bigger, covering everything from bratwurst to watermelon. It can be disgusting to watch, but also fascinating to…
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Why McDonald’s Workers Are Fed Up With ‘Adult Happy Meals’
McDonald’s is selling limited-edition “adult Happy Meals” as part of the chain’s collaboration with the apparel company Cactus Plant Flea Market. The CPFM meals have started a frenzy online, where TikTokkers are posting unboxings and resellers are cashing in on…
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Ranking Korean Corn Dogs From Delicious to Horrible
If you’ve never had a Korean corn dog, think of the classic state fair food that’s fried and comes on a stick. But there’s more than hot dog inside — you can get cheese, or a combo, and sometimes more…
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Brand Mashups You Never Saw Coming
Big companies know that one of their most valuable assets is their brands. So it follows that the only thing better than leveraging the power of one big name is…
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17 Things You Didn’t Know About Starbucks
No matter how often you frequent Starbucks, there are some interesting things you may not know about the legendary coffee chain. Though the Seattle-based coffee giant celebrated its 50th year…
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‘Pancake Spaghetti’ Is Having a Moment on TikTok
TikTokkers have moved on from NyQuil-soaked “sleepy chicken” to another bizarre trend: “pancake spaghetti.” The novel dish went viral at the end of September, when Briana Archuleta posted a video…
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McDonald’s Is Bringing Back Halloween-Themed Happy Meal Pails
Gen Xers, get ready for a piece of childhood to return because the rumors are true: McDonald’s Happy Meal Halloween Pails are coming back this year. The pails, first offered in the mid-’80s,…
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The Best Foods to Eat If You Have High Blood Pressure
The number of Americans dealing with high blood pressure is inching closer and closer to half of the adult population, making it more important than ever to explore new ways…
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Starbucks Employees Dish on Why ‘Secret Menu’ Orders Can Be Frustrating
Do you love ordering elaborate drinks at Starbucks that aren’t listed on the menu? If you’re nodding, your barista likely has a bone to pick with you. Starbucks workers recently…
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Here’s Why Trader Joe’s Sells Out of Your Favorite Products So Quickly
When Trader Joe’s launched a near ingredient-for-ingredient clone of Supergoop’s sunscreen, an internet-famous skincare product, the retailer’s $9 bottle sold out across the country. If shoppers asked when a new…
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22 Stupidly Expensive Foods You Won’t Believe Ever Existed
Sure, there are some status-symbol foods out there, like expensive champagne, high-end caviar, or Costco’s 72-pound wheel of imported cheese. But would you pay $200 for French fries dusted in…
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Old El Paso Introduces Mess-Free Tortilla Pockets
If you’ve ever tried (and failed) to roll a burrito, you know how difficult it can be. Old El Paso, the General Mills-owned Tex-Mex brand, is capitalizing on that difficulty…
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Who Says You Can’t Put Ketchup on a Hot Dog?
Food rules are meant to be broken, right? Read on for a playful tour of food faux pas, some of which are slowly finding favor in the ever-changing culinary world.…
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Chipotle Launches 4th New Protein in a Year, and More May Be Coming
Chipotle has launched another new protein, bucking the perception that it has historically avoided changing to its menu. Garlic guajillo steak will be available nationwide Sept. 14 and can be loaded…
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31 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Favorite Childhood Cereals
Cereal is one of those childhood favorites most of us don’t outgrow. And why would we? It’s cheap, it’s versatile — now you can even find portable, packaged bowls of your…
