Food & Drink
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Why Oreos Will Survive the Apocalypse and Other Weird Company Secrets
Corporations are just like people — they all have secrets. Most of those involve boring proprietary information dealing with such things as patents and protocols. Sometimes, however, the biggest companies in the world have skeletons in their closet so outrageous…
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Where to Find Good, Cheap Pasta in Every State
Americans love pasta so much that dishes such as spaghetti and meatballs are thought of as more American than Italian. Restaurants serving pasta hit a variety of price points, but because they’re often seen as romantic, they can be expensive.…
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The Best Vodka Under $30
Clear, clean, and consummately mixable, vodka is the go-to drink of the rough commoner and the nightclub VIP alike. And right now, thanks to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it’s also a political statement. Happily, you can get a great…
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Official Disney Recipes for When You Crave Park Classics
Disney World recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, and the party includes access to some of the park’s most delicious recipes: A new cookbook full of Disney’s tastiest eats is slated for release this April. But if you don’t want to wait for the…
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The Funkiest Cheeses in the World
If you’re a cheese lover, you likely already know that the cheese world is full of surprises. There are rich creamy brie styles, crumbly clothbound cheddars, piquant blues, and everything in between, including “stinky” or “funky” cheeses. Those are often…
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Ball Pits and Other Things We Miss at Fast-Food Restaurants
Fast food restaurants are convenient, (usually) affordable, and are a go-to place to grab a meal for people from all walks of life. The Burger Kings, Wendy’s, McDonald’s, and Taco Bells of today are more straightforward in their designs without…
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Easy and Cheap Vegetarian Recipes Anyone Will Enjoy
Whether you’re a committed vegetarian or vegan, a “reducetarian,” or just someone who’d like to focus on a more plant-based diet, the recipes in this roundup of meatless meals will…
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DoorDash Will Charge McDonald’s More When Your Food is Late
It’s going to start costing McDonald’s big-time money when they screw up your DoorDash order. Related: The One Thing Restaurants Wish You Would Do Before Ordering Delivery Starting next year, DoorDash…
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Celebrities With Signature Fast Food Meals and Merch
Celebrities have been endorsing fast-food brands for decades, but it’s only since the McJordan in 1992 that they’ve had signature meals to go along with the commercials. And since fast-food…
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Golden Arch-itecture: Grand and Bizarre McDonald’s Around the World
We’re all used to our boring McDonald’s location where we hit the drive-thru on the way to work in the morning. But they’re not all humdrum — in fact, some…
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Beloved Restaurants and Bars That Closed Permanently During the Pandemic
COVID-19 has crushed small businesses at a startling clip, and restaurants have been among the most visible victims. The pandemic hasn’t discriminated, either, closing everything from chain restaurants to mom-and-pop…
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15 Beer Subscription Clubs to Enjoy Craft Brews at Home
Bars, pubs, and watering holes of every kind were hobbled from the outset of the pandemic. Many folded, a few rebelled, and some adapted — but the craft breweries that…
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A Guide to the Best Thai Restaurants in America
Thai food is more popular than ever thanks to complex flavors that balance sour, sweet, spicy, and salty. It’s full of an irresistible combination of bright fresh herbs, sour tamarind…
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Blood Donors Can Get a Dozen Free Doughnuts From Krispy Kreme
Blood donors are in extremely short supply, so Krispy Kreme is offering a sweet incentive: Give blood, and get a dozen doughnuts for free. The American Red Cross declared its…
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The Unhealthiest Fast-Food Breakfasts
If hectic mornings have you swinging by fast-food chains for breakfast, long drive-thru lines show you’re far from alone. Although a convenient meal out may not be as healthy or…
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M&M’s Characters Get a ‘Progressive’ Makeover
M&M’s candy characters are getting a makeover, although you may not even notice the subtle differences intended to promote inclusivity. The anthropomorphic M&M’s characters, which were first introduced in 1954…
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Bucket List Destinations for Foodies
Most of us enjoy eating, but not so much that we’re willing to go to the ends of the Earth for a favorite dish or new sensation. If you’re the…
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Don’t Miss These Under-the-Radar Restaurants in Every State
Whether it’s a hole-in-the-wall diner with a loyal following, an out-of-the-way gem yet to be discovered or a longtime favorite that locals want to keep secret, a low profile is…
