How Sierra Mist Evolved Into Starry
Now that Sierra Mist is off of the shelves, Starry has stepped into the spotlight. But the evolution of this lemon-lime soda from Pepsi is a little complicated.
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The History Of Betting On Gatorade Colors At The Super Bowl
After an American football team wins an important game, it's customary for the players to dump a cooler of Gatorade over their coach's head in celebration.
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Why The FDA Once Ruled Out White Chocolate As Real Chocolate
The FDA originally defined white chocolate as "white confectionary coating" or simply "confectionary coating" because it's missing one particular ingredient.
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Waffles Are Deeply Ingrained In American History
Waffles have a long history stretching back thousands of years. But, these golden treats quickly became an American favorite. So, here's how that happened.
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The Historic Reason Ground Beef Is Sometimes Called Hamburger
It's understandable that ground beef is also called hamburger meat. But, despite sharing a common history there are some marked differences separating the two.
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The Little Known History Behind Valentine's Day Conversation Hearts
Valentine's Day is approaching, and nothing's more iconic than those little candy hearts. But where did they come from? And why weren't they on shelves in 2020?
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The Bizarre Evolution Of Ketchup
Ketchup's as stereotypically American as the hot dogs it so often flavors, but the condiment, at least its earliest iterations, predates the U.S. by centuries.
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The Little Known History Behind Coca-Cola Bottles
There's nothing like a glass bottle of Coca-Cola. No other soft drink bottles curve quite like Coke's does. But did you know that this is entirely intentional?
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The Little-Known Origin Of TV Dinners
Explore the fascinating history of TV dinners, from Clarence Birdseye's flash-freezing breakthrough to the disputed origins of the iconic Swanson's trays.
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The Ancient Culinary Ancestor To Pineapple Pizza
Pizza (in some form) has been served for nearly 2,000 years. One of the most popular versions was topped with figs, proving fruit really does belong on pizza.
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The Origin Of Donuts And How They Got So Popular
Donuts are now an ever-popular breakfast treat, and their history - as well as growth into the pastries we love today - dates back thousands of years.
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The Complete History Of Shepherd's Pie
From politics to agriculture, lots of factors went into creating shepherd's pie, and its history is as interesting as the classic dinner recipe is delicious.
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PB&J: The History Of The Peanut Butter And Jelly Sandwich
Most accounts date the peanut butter and jelly sandwich to the early 1900s, and its popularity slowly grew from there into the beloved meal it is today.
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A History Of Lenten Fish Frys
Fish frys are common throughout the U.S., but there are many facts and theories about this tasty tradition's origins - including some that date back centuries.
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The History Of Sweet And Sour Sauce
Sweet and sour is a tangy and sweet condiment beloved by millions, and it's got interesting origins dating back to early Chinese immigrants in America.
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