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  • Scattered crushed Budweiser cans

    The Discontinued Budweiser Beer You Might Not Remember

    Budweiser closed the '80s by hopping on a hot beer trend, and it's possible that the popularity of one of its own products eventually led to this Bud's demise.

    By Courtney Iseman 5 months ago Read More
  • Bloody Mary bacon celery table

    The Bloody Mary's Original Name Was Somehow Even More Gruesome

    There is often lore around the names of cocktails, including the Bloody Mary, but the early version of vodka with tomato juice had a different, grisly name.

    By Luna Regina 5 months ago Read More
  • tea in a glass

    The Household-Name Brand Responsible For Making Tea Affordable

    While coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world today, not so long ago it wasn't affordable for the average person. Here's how that all changed.

    By Matthew Spina 5 months ago Read More
  • Bags of 2%, 1%, skim, and 3% milk on display

    The Quirky Milk Bag Canadians Use That's Actually Eco-Friendly

    You might be used to milk jugs and cartons, but Canadians are used to milk bags. Here's how they came about and why they're an eco-friendly alternative.

    By Ian Fortey 5 months ago Read More
  • Frank Sinatra with hat askew

    The Seafood Dish Frank Sinatra Loved To Order At Patsy's Italian Restaurant

    Patsy's Italian Restaurant in NYC kept Frank Sinatra coming back by making one of the "My Way" crooner's favorite seafood dishes to his exact specifications.

    By Rudraansh Bundela 5 months ago Read More
  • A composite image a selection of vintage chicken dishes with a beige background

    14 Vintage Chicken Dishes No One Seems To Make Anymore

    Though once incredibly popular, these chicken dishes have fallen out of fashion for various reasons, but perhaps it's time we return to these retro classics.

    By Elaine Todd 5 months ago Read More
  • penny candy store sign

    This Candy Was The First Wrapped Penny Candy In The US

    Penny candy stores may be mostly a thing of the past (thanks, inflation!), the mark they made on culture remains. It's where this icon got its start.

    By Samantha Ibrahim 5 months ago Read More
  • margarita, chicken fingers, ribs, and sides on a wooden table with a red Chili's background

    16 Facts About Chili's Only Insiders Know

    Think of Chili's, and there are quite a few things that come to mind. However, there's much more to this restaurant than you might think.

    By Amy Bell 5 months ago Read More
  • Person holds double cheeseburger with tray of fries.

    Only One Location Remains Of This Nearly Forgotten Burger Chain

    Once a worthy competitor of McDonald's, this vintage burger chain now only operates one location and it's safe to say that it has a cult following.

    By Nicole Eckrich 5 months ago Read More
  • Composite image of vintage lunchboxes against a yellow background with squiggly lines

    17 Vintage Lunchboxes That Are Worth A Lot

    These old-school, pictorial lunchboxes are now considered rare, nostalgic time capsules, and collectors are willing to spend a lot of cash to acquire them.

    By Ayomari 5 months ago Read More
  • ice cream cone in ice cream parlor

    This Century-Old Ice Cream Parlor Is A Good Reason To Visit Ernest Hemingway's Hometown Near Chicago

    Just west of Chicago is a locally renowned ice cream parlor, whose creamy homemade desserts have won multiple blue ribbons at the state fair.

    By Michelle Welsch 5 months ago Read More
  • Spoon and bowl full of sugar on a wooden table

    Which Country Consumes The Most Sugar?

    The average person consumes 126.4 grams of sugar daily in this country, a dangerous amount that's over five times the recommended limit. Here's the scoop.

    By Luna Regina 5 months ago Read More
  • Bowls of pecans, corn, and blueberries with a mountainous waterfall background

    17 Of The Most Iconic Ingredients Native To North America

    Many plants and animals of North America were cultivated by Indigenous peoples first. Find out about the history of North America's most iconic ingredients.

    By Hunter Wren Miele 5 months ago Read More
  • Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese in McDonald's box

    This South Dakota City Eats The Most McDonald's Quarter Pounders — And Has A Giant Burger Statue To Prove It

    According to McDonald's, one city in South Dakota eats the most Quarter Pounders per capita. Which one? It's pretty monumental.

    By Samantha Ibrahim 5 months ago Read More
  • Shopping cart in foreground of grocery store aisle

    This Century-Old Grocery Store Taught Retailers How To Get You To Spend More

    You're probably aware that grocery stores use careful strategies to encourage impulse buying, but did you know that the practice is over a century old?

    By Ian Fortey 5 months ago Read More
  • Four different Proseccos and a spritz

    10 Of The Best Proseccos For Spritz Cocktails, According To Bartenders

    Spritzes are refreshing on a warm summer afternoon and they are easy to make. Take a look at some of the best Proseccos to use when preparing these cocktails.

    By Jennifer Richmond 5 months ago Read More
  • Comfort meals at Bob Evans

    This Other Homestyle Restaurant Chain That Remodeled And No One Really Noticed

    After all the drama surrounding Cracker Barrel's logo, we've all forgotten about one other homestyle restaurant chain that did the same years ago.

    By Allie Sivak 5 months ago Read More
  • Three vintage beer signs against a light pink backdrop

    9 Vintage Beer Signs That Are Worth A Fortune Today

    Some old beer signs, from antique lithographs to scene-changing dioramas, are now rare collectors' items worth significantly more than when originally produced.

    By Andrew Runner Fischer 5 months ago Read More
  • Anthony Bourdain smiling

    Why Anthony Bourdain Called American Food The Most Outrageous In The World

    Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain ate a lot of unusual foods during his career, but he maintained that none was as outrageous as American food itself.

    By Autumn Swiers 5 months ago Read More
  • View of Starbucks outdoor sign

    6 Facts About The Very First Starbucks Coffee Shop

    Starbucks is so ubiquitous among the world's coffee shop chains that its origins can be easy to forget, and so here is a brief journey into its history.

    By Megan Miranda Reyes 5 months ago Read More
  • Retro background with menus from Howard Johnson's, McDonald's, and the Golden Ox

    Here's What Restaurant Menus Looked Like In 1950s America

    Imagine date night dinner at a steakhouse costing only $12. If you were around in the 1950s, you don't have to imagine; and these old menus prove it.

    By DB Kelly 5 months ago Read More
  • Composite image of three restaurant interior with three different dishes

    14 Best Century-Old Restaurants In The US

    America may be a young country, but there are bars and eateries across the U.S. that have been serving customers for over a century. Here are 14 of them.

    By DB Kelly 5 months ago Read More
  • A classic British Sunday lunch including roast meat, gravy, potatoes, and a Yorkshire pudding

    Why Many People Believe That British Cuisine Doesn't Use Spices

    When we think of British food, bland dishes like beans on toast or fish and chips may spring to mind. But is more spice than we think lurking in U.K. cuisine?

    By Lottë Reford 5 months ago Read More
  • Shelves of Jack Daniel's bottles behind chain link

    How Jack Daniel's Rewrote The Rules To Claim Tennessee Whiskey

    Tennessee whiskey has become synonymous with the Jack Daniel's brand, and there's actually a legal reason for that. Here's what you should know.

    By A.J. Forget 5 months ago Read More
  • Johnny Cash performing on stage with a microphone

    Johnny Cash Used A Clever Trick To Thicken His Famous 'Iron Pot Chili'

    Despite being a famous country star, Johnny Cash was well-known for his particular brand of chili and the simple trick he used to thicken it.

    By Shaunee Flowers 5 months ago Read More
  • Breakfast food in buffet trays

    Whatever Happened To Ryan's Buffet? Does Golden Corral's Rival Still Exist?

    These days, restaurant buffets are largely a thing of the past, and that includes longtime Golden Corral rival Ryan's. But whatever happened to the brand?

    By Persy House 5 months ago Read More
  • A row of White Claws on a shelf

    The Type Of Alcohol In White Claw, Explained

    We all know that White Claw contains some alcohol, but what kind exactly? Here's what you need to know before your next purchase.

    By Whitney Bard 5 months ago Read More
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