Food Trends & Trivia
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The Price of Bacon the Year You Were Born
See the price of bacon by year and discover what it cost when you were born. Track how America’s favorite salty staple has skyrocketed over time.
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15 Costco Hot Dog Facts That Define a Food-Court Classic
Here’s everything you should know about Costco’s iconic Hot Dog Combo and how it stays so cheap.
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Overly Polite Gestures That Drive Fast-Food Workers Crazy
Sometimes being polite can go too far. Learn about overly polite gestures fast-food employees say make their jobs even more difficult.
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12 Icnonic Foods That Were Surprisingly Invented in the United States
America is a melting pot of other global cuisines, but lots of dishes were created here, too. Here are 12 foods invented in America that may surprise you.
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9 Foods You Should Never Refrigerate
Extend the shelf life and flavor of your groceries (and save money) by learning about 9 foods that should not be refrigerated.
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11 Once-Popular Foods That No One Eats Today
Some foods age like wine. Others age like a can of SpaghettiOs left in a hot car. These dishes once ruled school cafeterias, potlucks, and TV trays — but today, they are considered outdated, followed by “what the heck were…
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Discontinued 1970s Candy That People Still Miss
Have fond memories of some 1970s candies? Take a trip back in time to see the discontinued 1970s candy people miss most.
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13 Fast Food Mascots We’ve Loved, Hated, and Found Incredibly Creepy
Some fast food mascots have remarkable staying power. Ronald McDonald, for example, is decades older than most of his customers today. Other mascots come and go too quickly to remember.…
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Pumpkin Spice Treats Have Arrived at These Chain Restaurants Already — But Not Starbucks
With much of the country dealing with recent heat waves and flooding, it doesn’t exactly feel like fall is near. But don’t tell that to the fast food and chain…
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KFC Brings Back Discontinued Wings and Wedges Due to Popular Demand
If you’ve been side-eyeing the fries at KFC for the last five years, here’s a late summer treat for you. The chicken giant is bringing back the chunky, seasoned potato…
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8 Things You Should Never Order From Taco Bell
When hunger strikes and you need a fast, tasty fix, Taco Bell often comes to the rescue. Known as the go-to spot to satisfy those late-night cravings with fast-food deals…
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Most Popular Ice Cream at the Grocery Store in Every State
The small batch ice cream parlor in your town may be grand. But look, there’s usually no substitute for the pleasure of being able to walk to your freezer, rather…
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States That Waste the Most Food in America, Ranked
In this country, we waste about 30-40% of our food supply every year. It might be easy to point fingers, but the Escoffier School of Culinary Arts put together a…
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7 Delicious and Creative Recipes for National Avocado Day
A loving husband took to Reddit in search of the best avocado recipes to make for his pregnant wife, who developed a strong affinity for avocados. The thread of recommendations…
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The Most Popular Snacks in Every State
America likes to snack. That’s not a big revelation. But a 2024 study by data firm HubScore tried to make sense of who snacks on what, and where. Using geotagged…
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13 Regional French Fry Dishes You Need to Try
In almost every corner of the planet, we’ve learned that fried potatoes are an incredible food. There are more than a few countries that claim ownership for the dish —…
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17 Vintage Photos of Soda Fountains From the 1890s to the 1950s
The history of the soda fountain is fascinating. Originally, they were most often found in drug stores because it was pharmacists who used their chemistry knowledge to mix carbonated beverages,…
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Unique Comfort Food From Every State
Comfort food is a concept everyone understands: It makes you feel better when you’re sick, it cheers you up when you’re feeling down, and it reminds you of home. But…
