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  • a Viking ship sails by a castle in a wild sea

    What Was Viking Beer Like (And Does It Still Exist Today)?

    What did Viking-era beer taste like and how was it made? Was it similar to modern-day beer? And most importantly, is it still around and available to try?

    By Sonora Slater 7 months ago Read More
  • Vase of candy canes surrounded by Christmas decorations

    The Origins Of How Candy Canes Became A Christmas Tradition

    Candy canes are perhaps the most versatile symbol of the festive season, but there are many stories of how that happened with varying levels of truthfulness.

    By Tim Forster 7 months ago Read More
  • Birds eye view of three people doing a toast with red wine

    How To Transform Leftover Wine Into Red Wine Vinegar

    If you've got leftover red wine and no clue what to do with it, hands-down the most interesting thing is to transform it into red wine vinegar.

    By Allison Lindsey 7 months ago Read More
  • The green tubular tops of organic spring onions

    Here's How Spring Onions Differ From Scallions

    Though they both come from the allium family, spring onions and scallions are completely different vegetables with distinct flavors.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 7 months ago Read More
  • Pot of butternut squash soup next to cut squash and pepita topping

    The Fruits You Should Never Store Near Butternut Squash

    Butternut squash is a hardy and useful fruit to keep on hand for stews and soups, but if it happens to be stored wrong, then it can quickly going bad.

    By Jessica Santina 7 months ago Read More
  • Sliced bread on cutting board

    Why The US Once Banned Sliced Bread

    Sliced bread has been wildly popular since it first hit store shelves in the 1930s, but for a brief time, it wasn't allowed in the United States. Here's why.

    By Julia Mullaney 7 months ago Read More
  • two cups of milk tea with boba on a wooden board

    Why Some Dairy-Free Boba Teas Aren't Vegan

    Boba teas are typically made with either fruit tea or milk tea, but even the dairy-free options might not technically be vegan. Here's why.

    By Sonora Slater 7 months ago Read More
  • Baked goods -- bread, pretzels, and croissants

    Are Humans Hard-Wired To Love Carbs? Scientists Think So

    Carbs are one of the most misunderstood and important aspects of the human diet, but it turns out we may actually be hard-wired to seek them out.

    By Jackson Williams 7 months ago Read More
  • pizza with microgreens on top

    What Actually Makes A Pizza Vegan?

    Though most pizza doughs and sauces are inherently vegan, plenty of animal-based products can hide in your savory pie.

    By Shriya Swaminathan 7 months ago Read More
  • Julia Child spy

    The Celebrity Chef Who Was Also A Spy For The Early CIA

    Julia Child is one of the most important figures in modern cooking, but long before she was a famous chef, Child worked for a precursor to the CIA.

    By Jessica Riggio 7 months ago Read More
  • Classic pound cake sliced on a cutting board

    How The Classic Pound Cake Got Its Name

    It may surprise you just how classic pound cake really got its name. Hint: It's not in reference to how much the cake weighs.

    By Carly Garber 7 months ago Read More
  • Fresh sardines on a white plate

    How The Decline Of Sardines Led To The Rise Of Tuna

    Tuna is one of the most popular canned fish around, but before it became an everyday staple food, people savored sardines. Here's what happened.

    By Layne Randolph 7 months ago Read More
  • Cookies stuffed with prunes

    Dates Vs Prunes: What's The Difference?

    Delicious to snack on or enjoy in desserts, dates and prunes are both dried fruits, but they aren't exactly the same. Here's what to know about them.

    By Buffy Naillon 7 months ago Read More
  • Gordon Ramsay preparing food

    Gordon Ramsay's Go-To Advice For Aspiring Chefs

    Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has doled out lots of advice over the course of his illustrious career, and this is what he had to say to cooks looking to go pro.

    By Jonathan Kesh 7 months ago Read More
  • Different flavored Faygo bottles

    How Faygo Soda Became A Classic Michigan Drink

    Faygo soda is synonymous with Michigan, even becoming touted by Detroit's Insane Clown Posse. Here's how the soda became associated with the state.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 7 months ago Read More
  • A Burger King whopper, fries, and drink

    The Myths And Truths Behind The Horse Meat Scandal That Haunted Burger King

    In 2013, Burger King found itself tied to a scandal around horse meat. Here are the myths and truths behind the incident that has haunted the fast food chain.

    By Shawna Schofield 7 months ago Read More
  • Spaghetti noodles

    How Spaghetti Dinners Became A Tradition In Arkansas

    Spaghetti dinners are a tradition in Arkansas, bringing together people from all over, but where did this tradition begin? Let's take a look at the history.

    By Aspen Oblewski 7 months ago Read More
  • Woman in apron at a microbrewery

    Women Once Totally Dominated The Beer And Brewery Industry

    Beer may have pretty masculine connotations these days, but that wasn't always the case. Here's how women used to run the brewing industry.

    By Camryn Teder 7 months ago Read More
  • birch beer in mug

    The Pennsylvania Drink That Tastes Like Tree Bark, But In A Good Way

    Made from distilled black birch sap, birch beer is a quintessential Pennsylvania soda that'll win over root beer lovers.

    By Lauren Dozier 7 months ago Read More
  • Martini garnished with blue cheese-stuffed olives on a stick

    How Blue Cheese-Stuffed Olives Ended Up In Your Martini

    Prefer your martini with a snack? Find out who boldly dropped blue cheese-stuffed olives into a cocktail glass to gin up this tasty garnish.

    By Jessica Riggio 7 months ago Read More
  • Various pickles in jars

    Do You Actually Need To Store Pickles In The Fridge?

    Pickles have undergone preservation, so do we really need to be storing them in the fridge after we open them? Here's what the science says.

    By Robert Haynes-Peterson 7 months ago Read More
  • Milky way in candy pile

    The Origins Of The Classic Milky Way Candy Bar

    The Milky Way bar is a classic - you've probably had a few in your time. But where did it all start? To answer that, we have to dive a bit back into history.

    By Lauren Dozier 7 months ago Read More
  • McDonald's menu items on a table

    12 Discontinued McDonald's Menu Items We're Not Getting Back

    McDonald's has some of the most famous fast-food items in the world, but not every idea the chain has had worked out. Here are some you can't get anymore.

    By Megan Lim 7 months ago Read More
  • burrata cheese with toast, oil, and herbs

    Why Soft Cheeses Are The Worst For Those With Lactose Intolerance

    There's a scientific reason why people with lactose intolerance should reach for hard, aged cheeses instead of soft cheeses.

    By Carly Garber 7 months ago Read More
  • The front of Alpine Inn, surrounded by trees

    How Alpine Inn In California Served As The Birthplace Of The Internet

    The internet's origins are often credited to UCLA, but this historic tavern near Stanford University is considered by some as the internet's true birthplace.

    By Sonora Slater 7 months ago Read More
  • Two people making dumplings for a crowd.

    Gyoza, Potstickers, And Dumplings: What's The Difference?

    In East Asian cuisines alone, you might find gyoza, potstickers, and dumplings. There are so many words for them, but how do you know which one you want?

    By Tim Forster 7 months ago Read More
  • A red velvet Bundt cake on a platter

    So What Flavor Is Red Velvet Anyways?

    We've probably all enjoyed a slice of vibrantly colored and subtly sweet red velvet cake at some point in our lives. But exactly what flavor is red velvet?

    By Emery Pearson 7 months ago Read More
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