Food Trends & Trivia
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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 foods you could never find, foods under very strict regulations,…
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Discontinued Fast-Food Menu Items Fans Still Crave
Fast food moves fast — it’s built on constant change, and that applies to the menu too. But that doesn’t sit right with fans who get attached to a certain menu item, because hey, the heart wants what it wants.…
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11 Foods That Smell Way Better Than They Taste
It’s not uncommon that some foods taste better than they smell, but sometimes, the opposite is true. Every now and then an aroma lures you in, but when you actually taste it, things change. Is there anything worse? Here are…
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Boomer Eating Habits That Need to Die Off
We’ve all got our quirks about what we like to eat. In general, many of those eating habits are shared with members of your generation thanks to factors like the foods that were available when you grew up, dining-out trends…
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17 Discontinued Canned Foods And Drinks That Fans Still Crave
There was a time when entire chickens and even bread came in a can, and no one batted an eye. But as tastes changed, so did the grocery aisles. Many once-popular canned foods have disappeared, leaving behind only nostalgia —…
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The Most Addictive Foods, According to Science
The best of us have had low moments of questioning our life decisions over a devoured bag of chips. Science says it’s not just you — it’s the food. A study led by University of Michigan professor Ashley Gearhardt, found…
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15 Strange Food Fads Over the Decades
Food trends have come fast and gone faster forever, but in the age of TikTok, they’re nearly impossible to keep up with. Ever wonder what kind of food trends existed…
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14 Once-Loved Fast-Food Chains That Are Gone Forever
Today’s fast-food staples are pretty universally known. After all, do you know anyone who hasn’t heard of McDonald’s? But before the industry was dominated by the likes of the Golden…
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The Most Popular Super Bowl Snacks in Your State
We’ve got another Super Bowl coming up, stewing away like a big pot of game day chili. What snacks are you preparing? Are they in line with what everybody else…
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12 Foods Grown in Unexpected Places
Iceland can grow fruits and vegetables associated with warmer climates because the Nordic nation has geothermal energy that heats greenhouses. That’s unexpected. So was the propagation of such items as…
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11 Unexpected Vanilla Ice Cream Toppings That Are Surprisingly Delicious
Vanilla ice cream may be a safe, if bland option, but all the magnificent ways you can dress it up are far from bland. This flavor is a canvas, and…
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9 Foods That Smell Awful but Taste Amazing
Our sense of smell is the oldest of the five senses and was fine-tuned for survival — it evolved to keep us from walking into danger or eating spoiled food. …
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6 Trader Joe’s Product Changes That Fans Actually Like
When Trader Joe’s reformulates its products, the changes are almost sure to be met with outrage. Trader Joe’s superfans, like most people, just don’t like change, which is why it’s…
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Progresso Launched Soup-Flavored Candy — And It Sold Out Fast
If you’ve ever thought, “Man, I wish my lozenges tasted like chicken noodle soup”, congratulations. Your oddly specific dream just came true. Progresso, the soup brand, decided to release Soup…
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America’s 25 Favorite Regional Condiments and Sauces
Condiments and sauces: the great unifiers, eh? We love to dip, slather, and dunk in this country, but the most beautiful thing is that we all do it differently. Want…
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These Two Girl Scout Cookie Flavors Will Be Discontinued Next Year
It’s a new year, and that means it’s Girl Scout Cookie time. January 7 marks the official start of the season, so you’ll probably be seeing order sheets at work…
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12 Classic Breakfast Dishes That Deserve a Return
Old-fashioned breakfasts hold a unique charm. These meals, often simple yet hearty, evoke a sense of nostalgia and the simpler joys in life. Perhaps they remind you of when you used…
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Fascinating Food Superstitions From Around the World
Stepping on a crack, walking under a ladder, opening an umbrella inside — you don’t have to be particularly superstitious to know that certain actions have unsavory reputations. But if you…
