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  • Old school metal lunch box and apple on top

    Why Old School Lunch Boxes Were Once Made Of Metal

    Back in the day, people would haul their lunches around in metal boxes. Turns out, there were several good reasons for making lunch boxes out of metal.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green 29 days ago Read More
  • Line of Quakers Oats

    How Quaker Oat's 1886 Marketing Strategy Rocked The Food World

    Quaker has been around for more than a century, and in that time it has created some major waves, including with its 1886 marketing strategy.

    By Amelie Maurice-Jones 29 days ago Read More
  • Variety of popular British candy on blue background

    15 British Candies You Need To Try At Least Once

    Try these classic British candies on your visit to Britain — from Flakes and Aeros to wine gums and chocolate oranges.

    By Elaine Todd 29 days ago Read More
  • Deeburger Clown sign

    Here's Yet Another Vintage Fast Food Chain With A Mascot Straight Out Of Our Nightmares

    There are plenty of vintage fast food chains out there that have been forgotten about. But this chain's spooky mascot is downright unforgettable. Here's why.

    By Jackson Williams 29 days ago Read More
  • A stack of gianduja chocolate with whole hazelnuts inside.

    The Italian Chocolate That Beats Nutella At The Hazelnut Game

    Nutella is a nearly unbeatable combination of chocolate and hazelnuts, but the spread drew inspiration from an Italian chocolate that's even better.

    By Tim Forster 30 days ago Read More
  • Slice of orange cake top with fluffy frosting, mint, and an orange slice

    How The Southern Pig Pickin Cake Got Its Quirky Name

    Pig Pickin Cake is one of the South's most uniquely-named sweet treats, but where did the name of this pork-free dessert actually come from?

    By Ashlen Wilder 1 month ago Read More
  • Potato chips in bowl

    7 Potato Chip Flavors That Were Introduced In The '70s

    It's hard to imagine a time when there weren't dozens of potato chip flavors to choose from. The age of disco was a pioneering time for chip flavor expansion.

    By Emma Kalka 1 month ago Read More
  • Cutting a wedding cake

    The Long-Standing Southern Tradition Of The Groom's Wedding Cake

    In the American South, you can often find two beautiful cakes at a classic wedding: the stately white wedding cake and a personalized groom's cake.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 1 month ago Read More
  • Elizabeth Taylor surrounded by her favorite foods

    12 Restaurants Beloved By Elizabeth Taylor

    Elizabeth Taylor is perhaps renowned for her acting roles in Hollywood, but she was also a foodie. Here are her 12 most beloved restaurants around the globe.

    By Corinne Barone 1 month ago Read More
  • Viennese coffee with whipped cream

    The Elegant Coffee You Can Make At Home That Feels Like It's From A Cafe

    There's one elegant but easy to make Viennese coffee that will taste just like it's been made at a fancy coffeehouse. Here's how to whip one up.

    By M Lavelle 1 month ago Read More
  • Retro burger restaurant sign

    The Defunct Vintage Fast Food Joint That Used To Sell 10 Burgers For A Dollar

    In the Jacksonville metro area of Florida, a retro hamburger joint gained local fame and love for selling over 10 hamburgers for a single dollar.

    By Amelie Maurice-Jones 1 month ago Read More
  • Filet-O-Fish

    Why McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Only Comes With A Half-Slice Of Cheese

    Many McDonald's items have fascinating histories, but few are as interesting as the Filet-O-Fish. This includes the reason it comes with a half-slice of cheese.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 1 month ago Read More
  • exterior of Penn State campus creamery

    Why You Can't Mix Flavors At Penn State's Campus Creamery (Unless You're President Bill Clinton)

    Berkey Creamery has become a pillar of Penn State's campus, and the ice cream purveyor is very strict about not mixing its flavors (with one exception).

    By Sarah Lintakoon 1 month ago Read More
  • vintage desserts on a table

    12 Vintage Dessert Fads We Think Deserve A Comeback

    These vintage dessert fads used to be all the rage, and we think they deserve a comeback, from layered treats to whimsical desserts to pineapple sweets.

    By Inge Pham-Swann 1 month ago Read More
  • A close up of red, blue, purple, green, yellow and orange pieces of Fruity Pebbles cereal in a clear bowl

    Wait, Are Fruity Pebbles Actually Different Flavors?

    Popular cereal brand Fruity Pebbles has a signature taste that can be hard to pin down. Do all of those pebbles actually taste differently?

    By Christopher Hastings 1 month ago Read More
  • Portrait of Martha Washington

    Martha Washington's Old-School Cake Required 40 Eggs And A Shocking Amount Of Butter

    Over Christmas, Martha Washington served what was known at the time as a great cake, a type of fruit cake that called for 40 eggs. Find out what else was in it.

    By Karen Hart 1 month ago Read More
  • empty mason jars

    The Prohibition-Era Rumor That Makes Some Mason Jars Worth Big Money

    Mason jars have been around since the mid-1800s, so it's no surprise some are valuable. However, jars linked to this Prohibition-era rumor are worth more.

    By Jessica Riggio 1 month ago Read More
  • Variety of '80s snacks

    12 Snacks From The '80s No One Remembers Anymore

    Some of us pine for the days when our favorite snacks were still on the market. These blasts from the past might reignite your longing for '80s goodness.

    By Hayley Verdeyen 1 month ago Read More
  • A steaming cup of coffee surrounded by coffee grounds, coffee beans, and coffee brewing utensils.

    Why Coffee Is Called A 'Cup Of Joe'

    Grabbing a cup of joe may be ingrained in your daily morning routine, but have you ever stopped to wonder where that moniker for coffee even comes from?

    By Eugenia Lazaris 1 month ago Read More
  • Assorted pink bubblegum pieces

    This Popular '90s Bubblegum Brand Tried To Branch Out Into Soda, And We're Glad It Didn't Blow Up

    Believe it or not, there was a time when you could find and buy a pink can of bubblegum soda. Here's the nostalgic drink you may have forgotten.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 1 month ago Read More
  • Two vada pav burgers on a plate with condiments and garnishes

    14 Unique Burgers From Around The World

    For those who enjoy a tasty and juicy burger, you can find many variations around the world to satisfy that craving.

    By Stephanie Mee 1 month ago Read More
  • Potato candy slices centered around bowl of M&M candies

    The Old-School Candy You Can Make With Only 3 Ingredients

    If you want to recreate this candy from the Great Depression era, luckily it's super easy. But one of these ingredients may surprise you. Here's why.

    By Amanda Berkey 1 month ago Read More
  • pattern image of Toblerone chocolate bars

    The Fascinating Reason Toblerone Chocolate Bars Are Triangular

    Toblerone is quite a unique chocolate with its signature triangular shape. But the origins of this triangular shape may surprise you. Here's why.

    By Sarah Lintakoon 1 month ago Read More
  • Basket of bread and two silver-scaled fish

    14 Foods That Were Eaten In The Bible

    From fruits and veggies to proteins and sweets, the Bible mentions a variety of different food items. Here's the literal and symbolic meaning of 14 of them.

    By Orianna McDavid 1 month ago Read More
  • A Whopper sitting on its wrapper next to fries in a carton with Burger King logo

    How Much Burger King's Whopper Cost In 1957 Vs Today

    It can be fun, taking a look back to the past to compare to today. Other times, like when comparing Burger King's Whopper price in 1957 to today, it's less fun.

    By Ilene V. Smith 1 month ago Read More
  • close up of French Connection cocktail

    What's The Difference Between The French Connection And The Godfather Cocktail?

    The French Connection and The Godfather are amazing films, and they make for some pretty killer cocktails, too. Here's the difference between the two.

    By Sarah Lintakoon 1 month ago Read More
  • whiskey aging barrels

    This Is The Oldest Brand Of Rye Whiskey You Can Buy In The US

    The United States has been making whiskey pretty much since its inception, but only this rye whiskey brand can claim that it's the oldest in the country.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 1 month ago Read More
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