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  • Digestive biscuits with chocolate

    Here's What Digestive Biscuits Actually Are And How They Got Their Name

    The humble digestive biscuit is the perfect companion for a cuppa, but the British classic has a more interesting history than you may think.

    By Wendy Leigh 6 months ago Read More
  • Holding an ice cream with the backgrond of an ice cream truck, on a summer day

    The Original Ice Cream Truck Frozen Treat That Paved The Way For Choco Tacos And Bomb Pops

    Ever wonder how ice cream trucks began or how we got all those deliciously sweet treats that come with them? It all started with this frozen dessert.

    By Deb Kavis 6 months ago Read More
  • bottles of Heinz ketchup in store

    This Limited-Edition Heinz Ketchup Brought An Explosion Of Color To The Classic Condiment

    Heinz is one of the most successful ketchups out there and about 25 years ago, it did something it had never done before: It released exciting colors.

    By Holly Tishfield 6 months ago Read More
  • Dean Martin posing for the camera

    The Timeless Las Vegas Restaurant That Was A Favorite Of Dean Martin

    Looking for a classy place to enjoy a meal on the Las Vegas Strip? Try this restaurant frequented by Rat Pack legend Dean Martin himself.

    By Martha Brennan 6 months ago Read More
  • Various discontinued cookie packages on blue background

    14 Discontinued Cookies You Totally Forgot About

    For every cookie package you see on grocery shelves, there's a version that was discontinued sometime in decades passed. Here are a few you likely forgot.

    By Charlotte Pointing 6 months ago Read More
  • Various ice cream containers and ice cream treats from previously recalled brands

    12 Of The Biggest Ice Cream Recalls In U.S. History

    From listeria outbreaks to product pulls, these ice cream recalls exposed safety failures across major brands. Many led to lawsuits, hospitalizations, or worse.

    By Amy Bell 6 months ago Read More
  • Man pouring soda for friend across table

    This Old-School Boston Soda Is A True New England Staple

    It was a national favorite, but has long since been largely forgotten, except in New England. That's where it remains a beloved regional treasure.

    By Courtney Iseman 6 months ago Read More
  • Oscar Mayer packaged deli meats at the market

    5 Discontinued Oscar Mayer Deli Meats Fans Miss From The 1970s

    The 1970s were a heyday for many loaf-style deli meats, but these five Oscar Mayer staples have since disappeared from grocery store shelves.

    By Neala Broderick 6 months ago Read More
  • frank sinatra singing

    This Scotch Brand Was One Of Frank Sinatra's Favorites — And It Even Sponsored One Of His Tours

    Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack were known for their drinking almost as much as their crooning. Throughout his career, Sinatra enjoyed this brand.

    By Samantha Ibrahim 6 months ago Read More
  • JFK smiling

    JFK's Favorite Cocktail Was A Cuban Classic

    Few politicians have had the aura of John F. Kennedy -- and part of that can be attributed to his taste, which included imbibing on this classic drink.

    By Luna Regina 6 months ago Read More
  • U.S. Pentagon building in Washington

    Do You Need A Security Clearance To Work At The Pentagon's Starbucks?

    You might have heard that the Pentagon has its own Starbucks locations. Maybe you're wondering if you need a security clearance to work there.

    By Claire Redden 6 months ago Read More
  • A colorfull row of soft drink glasses

    This Iconic Soda Started As 'Brad's Drink' And A Cure For Indigestion

    Same brand names are built to last, while others move through several iterations over the years. This iconic soda was once known as "Brad's Drink."

    By Shaunee Flowers 6 months 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 6 months ago Read More
  • Child about to take a bite from a cookie

    This Is How Important Our Sense Of Smell Is When It Comes To Tasting Food

    There's a reason why when you have a stuffy nose you can't taste your food as well. That's because smell plays a massive role in how you perceive flavor.

    By Kerry Hayes 6 months ago Read More
  • A bowl of fusilli pasta topped with basil

    Fusilli Pasta Was Born In This Little-Known Italian Region

    Fusilli is one of the most popular types of pasta. Along with other popular pasta shapes, it originated from one of the smallest regions in Italy.

    By Martha Brennan 6 months ago Read More
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    The Famous Chocolate Shop Behind That Iconic I Love Lucy Episode

    Discover the totally real California-based chocolate shop behind one of the most memorable and well-loved "I Love Lucy" episodes in the show's history.

    By Deb Kavis 6 months ago Read More
  • 2 liter bottles of Dr Pepper in a row

    Why Dr Pepper Comes In Both Coke And Pepsi-Shaped Bottles

    Frequent drinkers of Dr Pepper have probably noticed that this soda can be found in different types of bottles that resemble both Coke and Pepsi. Here's why.

    By Shaunee Flowers 6 months ago Read More
  • Hershey's Tropical Chocolate bar

    How The Hershey's Tropical Chocolate Bar Got American Troops Through WW2 In The Pacific

    Hershey's hasn't always been in the game of delicious sweet treats. During World War II, the company was tasked with creating a very different kind of candy.

    By Michelle Welsch 6 months ago Read More
  • old black and white image of an eatery called sandwich scene

    This Basic 2-Ingredient Sandwich Is A Vintage New England Staple

    Sandwiches are the best thing since, well, sliced bread, and this New England staple is delicious as it is, or dressed up with some extra tasty ingredients.

    By Julia Holland 6 months ago Read More
  • Keebler cookies on a supermarket shelf

    What Does E.L. Fudge Mean From The Famous Keebler Cookies?

    E.L. Fudge Sandwich Cookies are one of the brand's most beloved snacks -- and their name is more than an acronym of letters.

    By Holly Tishfield 6 months ago Read More
  • various vintage pepsi flavors on a blue background

    13 Vintage Pepsi Flavors We Want To See In Store Shelves Again

    Pepsi has seen a lot of flavor variants over the decades, and some leave us feeling nostalgic. We'd love to see these old Pepsi flavors on shelves again.

    By Yasmin Duale 6 months ago Read More
  • Sandwich on a bun with bologna, lettuce, and condiments

    There's A Reason We've All Been Pronouncing Bologna Wrong

    Holding a package of the iconic meat in your hand, you've probably wondered why it's spelled "bologna" but pronounced "baloney" in America. Here's the answer.

    By Brandy Hadden 6 months ago Read More
  • Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, California

    The Rich, Rustic Italian Seafood Dish That Actually Hails From California

    Like many a delicious dish, this seafood recipe was developed over time by Italian immigrants to America, who made it into a tasty Italian-American classic.

    By Deb Kavis 6 months ago Read More
  • three plates with 1970s foods

    The Weirdest Popular Foods That People Ate In 1975

    Food trends have gone boom and bust since time immemorial. In the middle of the 1970s, there were some especially strange foods regularly gracing the table.

    By Vanessa Barron 6 months ago Read More
  • Variety of frozen products from the '90s against blue and white background

    9 Nostalgic Frozen Foods From The '90s That Deserve A Comeback

    If you're a '90s kid, you likely remember the freezer being stocked with various novelties. And we think these classic '90s frozen foods deserve to come back.

    By Samantha Maxwell 6 months ago Read More
  • Composite image of Castleberry's hot dog sauce, Bimble Bee tuna, and SpaghettiOs

    14 Of The Biggest Canned Food Recalls In History

    Sometimes, the reliability of canned food isn't foolproof. These instances of recalled products are some of the worst instances in industrialized food history.

    By DB Kelly 6 months ago Read More
  • Baklava with pistcahio filling on a tray

    Where Exactly Does Baklava Come From?

    Baklava is quite the ubiquitous pastry -- found in nearly every bakery you step foot into. This pastry is timeless for a reason, as it has quite the backstory.

    By Naomi Tsvirko 6 months ago Read More
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