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  • woman in kitchen with various groceries 1960s

    We Almost Can't Believe This Vintage Dessert Even Existed

    Mixing together strange ingredients that often contrast, vintage desserts were typically worlds away from what we consider delicious, or even edible, today.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 30 days ago Read More
  • Doggie Diner's scary dog mascot

    This Defunct Vintage Fast Food Chain Had One Of The Most Horrifying Mascots We've Ever Seen

    A fast food restaurant's mascot should create a lasting impression. This might have worked too well in the case of a creepy mascot that outlived its chain.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 1 month ago Read More
  • Person smashing burgers

    This Old-School Restaurant Chain Made Fast Food History Back In The '70s

    While you might think of McDonald's Happy Meal as a first-of-its-kind fast food kid's meal, the chain's biggest competitor in the 1970s pioneered the idea.

    By Amelie Maurice-Jones 1 month ago Read More
  • An ice cream truck with its door open.

    The Frosty Favorite That Was Invented By Complete Mistake

    Sometimes, a mistake can be exactly what you need to change the game. A mistake is how this frosty favorite wound up being created, after all.

    By Tim Forster 1 month ago Read More
  • Betty Crocker cake mix cut into squared on parchment paper

    Whatever Happened To Betty Crocker's Boxed Snackin' Cake Mix?

    Betty Crocker's boxed Snackin' Cake mix made for a quick and easy treat, and zero baking skills were required. But what happened to the popular product?

    By Megan Lim 1 month ago Read More
  • James Dean posing

    Banana Salad Was James Dean's Favorite Dessert, And Honestly, We Kind Of Get It

    Before he was famous, James Dean revealed that his favorite dessert was a fruity sweet and simple concoction that is easy to recreate at home.

    By Karen Hart 1 month ago Read More
  • Hand holding Inca Kola

    What Exactly Is The Flavor Of Peru's Most Popular Soda, Inca Kola?

    Inca Kola is a huge part of the Peruvian identity. Take a look at what this unique soda really tastes like and how the flavor has historic roots in Peru.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 1 month ago Read More
  • Five bags of now discontinued Lay's chip flavors

    11 Discontinued Lay's Chip Flavors That We Want To See Again

    Many Lay's potato chip flavors have come and gone over the years, but there are some discontinued concoctions that we wish would make a comeback.

    By Hayley Verdeyen 1 month ago Read More
  • Corona pictured with limes

    What's The Reason Mexican Beer Is Served With A Lime?

    You've probably had a Mexican beer served with a lime at least once, or at least seen others do it, in real life or maybe even in a commercial.

    By Nikita Ephanov 1 month ago Read More
  • Sweet Baby Ray's pit team at the 1985 Royko Ribfest

    The BBQ Rib Competition That Led Sweet Baby Ray's To Fame

    Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce rose to popularity following its appearance at a rib competition in the '80s. It didn't come first place but its legacy prevailed.

    By Ilene V. Smith 1 month ago Read More
  • Starbucks counter with menu

    Is Starbucks Considered Fast Food?

    It can be difficult to categorize places that share elements of many different restaurants. This includes interpreting whether Starbucks is fast food or not.

    By Dhruv Trivedi 1 month ago Read More
  • Deep fried futomaki rolls

    Futomaki Is A Traditional Sushi Roll With Deep Roots And Big Flavors

    If you're a fan of sushi and you want to try something different, keep your eyes open for this unique roll from western Japan's Kansai region.

    By Adam Raphael 1 month ago Read More
  • Slow cooker with vegetables to the side

    This Old-Fashioned Chicken Dish Is The Vintage Comfort Food Your Slow Cooker Was Made For

    Vintage foods are often of the "how did they eat that" variety, but this chicken dish could break into your rotation if you use your slow cooker to make it.

    By Crystal Antonace 1 month ago Read More
  • Composite photo showing wrappers for Caravelle, Seven Up, and Snik Snak Stiks along with a Dynamints box

    12 Classic Candies From The '70s We Wish We Could Have Back

    Some classic candies are better left in the past, but these are 12 from the '70s that we wish we could have back to munch on in modern day.

    By Suzanne S. Wiley 1 month ago Read More
  • Bottles of Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce

    How Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce Cooked Up Its Legendary Name

    Sweet Baby Ray's has become an iconic part of American barbecue history, and the brand had its memorable name before it had even become a brand.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 1 month ago Read More
  • Handfuls of red pistachios

    Why Were Pistachios Dyed Red? The Odd Reason You Never Knew

    There was a time when pistachios were bright red in color rather than pale green. Here's why they were dyed and what eventually led to end of the practice.

    By Eloise Rollins-Fife 1 month ago Read More
  • A spoon in a peanut butter jar

    The Sugar-Filled Peanut Butter Spread From The '70s Everyone Forgot About

    These days, there are plenty of different spreads on grocery store shelves. But does anyone else remember this brand of peanut butter spread from the 1970s?

    By Hanan Z. Naqeeb 1 month ago Read More
  • Vidalia onions in ceramic bowl

    Onion Lovers Need To Make This Old School Southern Sandwich

    Onions are a typical sandwich filling, but they're the star of this retro sandwich typically eaten in the South. All you need is four ingredients to make it.

    By Karen Hart 1 month ago Read More
  • Apple pie on table

    This Depression-Era 'Apple' Pie Didn't Contain An Ounce Of Fruit

    Apple pie is an American staple, but during the Great Depression, a fruit-free version was created to make up for the lack of resources available.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 1 month ago Read More
  • a pile of classic candy bars

    The Bestselling Chocolate Bar In The World Was Named After A Beloved Family Horse

    Can you guess which world-famous chocolate bar was named after a family's race horse? Here's more about the history of how this popular treat got its name.

    By Sonora Slater 1 month ago Read More
  • Scoop of Moose Tracks ice cream in bowl

    How Moose Tracks Ice Cream Got Its Unique Name

    Moose Tracks ice cream has been a staple flavor for decades, but have you ever wondered why it's named that? Here's how Moose Tracks got its name.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 1 month ago Read More
  • A wooden spoon spooning out a helping of glossy, sticky baked beans from a crockery pot sitting on a gingham tablecloth.

    The Vintage Baked Beans Recipe That Calls For An Iconic Soda

    While you might not think of soda and baked beans as being two things that go together, one vintage recipe combines the two. Here's why.

    By Andy Hume 1 month ago Read More
  • Tropical Jolly Rancher hard candy flavors

    Whatever Happened To The Lemon-Flavored Jolly Rancher?

    The standard bag of Jolly Rancher hard candies once included a lemon flavor that has quietly disappeared. What happened to it, and where can you find it?

    By Aspen Oblewski 1 month ago Read More
  • a Potbelly Sanwich Works sandwich

    The Fast Food Restaurant That Got Its Start In An Antique Shop

    This sandwich shop founded in Chicago in the 1970s was originally operated out of an antique shop. Here's how it got its name and its big break.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 1 month ago Read More
  • Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier, Hillary Clinton and one of Roland's gingerbread houses

    The Chocolate Chip Cookies That Were A White House Staple

    For years, a lauded chef's signature chocolate chip cookies were a staple of the President's residence thanks to their unique and delicious recipe.

    By Tara Bowen 1 month ago Read More
  • Three bottles of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky at the grocery store

    Fact Or Fiction: Does Fireball Cinnamon Whisky Really Contain Antifreeze?

    If you've ever heard the rumor that Fireball Cinnamon Whisky contains antifreeze, you're not alone. But is this rumor true? Here's what you need to know.

    By Jonathan Kesh 1 month ago Read More
  • Former president Calvin Coolidge at a desk

    The All-American Dessert President Calvin Coolidge Topped With Pork

    U.S. Presidents may be powerful people, but they enjoy a good treat like anyone else, and that includes former commander-in-chief Calvin Coolidge.

    By Sarah Lintakoon 1 month ago Read More
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