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  • Flight attendant pushing the snack cart on an airplane

    The World's Favorite Airplane Cookie Dates Back To The 17th Century

    Long before it became a familiar part of air travel, this beloved snack began as a holiday tradition influenced by trade, spices, and Belgian culture.

    By Autumn Swiers 3 hours ago Read More
  • A six pack of beer with flag

    This Is How Much A 6-Pack Of Beer Cost In The 1970s

    The price of beer has increased dramatically over the past few decades, but beer lovers might be shocked to find out how cheap a 6-pack was back in the 1970s.

    By Ian Fortey 17 hours ago Read More
  • Fast food hamburger in hand

    Whatever Happened To Burger Queen Fast Food Restaurant Chains?

    While you've heard of Burger King and Dairy Queen, you might be surprised to learn that there was once another fast food restaurant called Burger Queen.

    By Eloise Rollins-Fife 19 hours ago Read More
  • Lumberjack breakfast on plate

    Real Lumberjacks Didn't Actually Eat The Breakfast We Imagine

    Lumberjack breakfasts usually contain staples like pancakes, bacon, potatoes, and eggs, but historically speaking, there was far more to the menu.

    By Michelle Welsch 22 hours ago Read More
  • A display showcasing various sizes of wine bottles and their names

    There's Magnum, Then There's The Party-Sized Wine Bottle Named After A Biblical King

    With a plethora of wine bottle sizes out there to choose from, don't sleep on this one party-sized variety that gets its name from the Old Testament.

    By James Hastings 1 day ago Read More
  • Close-up of containers of candy cigarettes for sale

    8 Store-Bought Sweet Treats Boomers Miss

    For many Boomers, these discontinued sweets bring back memories of lunchboxes, allowance money, and trips to the local store. Few survived the decades.

    By Charlotte Pointing 2 days ago Read More
  • Breakfast sandwich with sausage, egg, and cheese

    The Fast Food Chain That's Had A Tumultuous History With Its Breakfast Menu

    These days, breakfast is an important staple of the morning fast food trip for many. But one chain has had a tumultuous history with its breakfast menu.

    By Luna Christina Lupus 2 days ago Read More
  • A display of Little Debbie snacks at a grocery store

    This Discontinued Little Debbie Snack Was An Impressive Twix Copycat

    Little Debbie has been making delicious snacks for a long time. There is one that is no longer around that was an excellent copy of a Twix bar.

    By Allison Forsyth 2 days ago Read More
  • A pint of Guinness

    The Old-School Guinness Magazine That Wasn't For The Public

    Long before becoming a household name, Guinness published a little-known magazine with a surprising purpose, limited audience, and artistic covers.

    By Rebecca Treon 2 days ago Read More
  • A hand holding a glass with a cocktail

    Here's How Much Alcohol Americans Consumed Right Before And After Prohibition

    Prohibition led to a slow-down in the consumption of alcohol across the U.S. At least, for a time. How much beer, wine, and spirits do Americans drink today?

    By Brandon Rich 2 days ago Read More
  • Crunchy tacos and nachos from Taco Bell

    A Look Back At The '70s Taco Bell Menu

    In the 1970s, the Taco Bell menu looked a bit different, full of specialty items and discontinued classics we haven't seen in years.

    By Ian Fortey 4 days ago Read More
  • Julia Child pictured sitting in her home kitchen at a table full of ingredients

    At 49, Julia Child Launched A Life-Changing Cookbook That Still Shapes Kitchens Today

    So much of what modern Americans take for granted in regards to cuisine was introduced to us by Julia Child in the early 1960s.

    By Luna Christina Lupus 4 days ago Read More
  • display of Kool Aid bursts

    15 Old-School Drinks That Used To Be In Everyone's Lunchboxes

    Nothing beat cracking open a fresh juice box in the school cafeteria. We look back at the classics that made their way into every lunch box.

    By Michelle Welsch 4 days ago Read More
  • Soda in a glass on a gray table

    The 2-Ingredient Chocolate Soda Fountain Drink That Deserves A Comeback

    While soda fountains may be mostly a thing of the past, their delicious flavors live on. Here's one tasty drink you'll want to try out for yourself at home.

    By Rebecca Treon 5 days ago Read More
  • A woman shopping for frozen food.

    12 Forgotten Frozen Foods So Odd They Feel Like A Fever Dream

    These 12 forgotten frozen foods are as weird as they are nostalgic and proof that freezer aisles were once far more adventurous than they are today.

    By Rosie Govin 5 days ago Read More
  • A wrapped Burger King Whopper in front of a Burger King drink, fries, and bag

    2026 Vs 1957: How The Burger King Whopper Has Changed

    Though many years have gone by since its conception, Burger King's Whooper hasn't actually changed that much over the years.

    By Ian Fortey 5 days ago Read More
  • Classic fast food cheeseburger on brown surface

    7 Discontinued Fast Food Cheeseburgers Fans Still Miss

    Fast food menus come and go, but sometimes its hard to forget menu items that we've loved in the past. These cheeseburgers are mourned and missed.

    By Samantha Maxwell 5 days ago Read More
  • roast beef sandwich

    This 1970s Fast Food Chain Was Famous For Its Fresh Roast Beef And Giant Buckaroo Cheeseburger

    Back in the '70s there were a few great fast-food places that sadly no longer exist, and folks in Northern Ohio love to reminisce about this cowboy themed one.

    By Tracy Doucette 6 days ago Read More
  • Old picture of cowboys on horses

    This Classic Mexican Dish Was A Cowboy Staple In The American West

    The Old American West full of dishes made on the go that would nourish the body for a hard day's work, and one Mexican staple was chief among them.

    By Julia Holland 6 days ago Read More
  • Hand reaching for fries from a Mcdonald's Food Tray

    The Biggest Scandals In McDonald's History

    McDonald's has had its fair share of controversy over the years. Here are some of the biggest and most well-known scandals it has had to deal with.

    By Charlotte Pointing 6 days ago Read More
  • red and white paper KFC bucket on a tray

    The Real Reason KFC Stopped Using The Name Kentucky Fried Chicken

    Back in 1991, the restaurant chain known as Kentucky Fried Chicken decided that it was time to rebrand as KFC. Here are some of the likely reasons why.

    By A.J. Forget 6 days ago Read More
  • A person holding fried chicken

    The Major Fast Food Chicken Scandal We're Still Not Over Years Later

    What a major chicken controversy revealed about supply chains, industry practices, and animal welfare regulations and its lasting impact on fast food.

    By Julia Holland 7 days ago Read More
  • Chocolate milk in cup with black and white straw next to it

    This Beloved Chocolate Soda Brand From The '20s Is Actually Still Around — Here's Where It's Hiding

    This beloved chocolate soda from the 1920s is still quietly around today, though you may need to know exactly where to look to find it for sale.

    By Luna Regina 7 days ago Read More
  • campbell's tomato soup cans piled on top of each other

    This Canned Campbell's Product From The '50s Would Have People Cringing With Disgust Today

    Today, there's Campbell's soup flavor you'll find confined to the history books.

    By Vanessa Barron 7 days ago Read More
  • Rows of Hostess snack cakes including coffee cakes, cupcakes, Ding Dongs, Baby Bundts, Twinkies, and orange cupcakes in a supermarket display

    8 Discontinued Hostess Snacks We'll Probably Never Eat Again

    From green-filled Twinkies to Turtle Pies, Hostess has quietly retired plenty of memorable snacks over the years. Some fans are still hoping for a comeback.

    By Lee D'Amato 7 days ago Read More
  • person pouring beer from can into glass

    The Detroit Beer Brand That Failed After Buying Schlitz In 1982

    This popular Detroit beer brand struggled after acquiring Schlitz in 1982, a move that marked a major turning point in its ultimate downfall.

    By Lindsey Reynolds 8 days ago Read More
  • bowls of grains

    Barley Or Rice: What Budweiser Uses To Brew Beer

    You may think you know what's in one of the United States' popular brands of beer, but we think you'll be surprised once you read what we found out.

    By Rebecca Treon 9 days ago Read More
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