While we might associate M&Ms with all-things fun and whimsical today, they were actually popularized in one of the world's greatest tragedies — World War II.
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"Where's the beef?" Only one fast food chain can lay claim to that iconic phrase for the past four decades, but how did it come to be?
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Not every product offered by Dairy Queen over the years has withstood the test of time. Here are 13 discontinued DQ menu items we wish would come back.
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When the temperatures get into the triple digits, few things are as refreshing as an Italian ice. Here's all you need to know about the sweet.
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When he wasn't performing, Frank Sinatra was known to partake in life's finest offerings -- and that was very well represented in how he enjoyed his steak.
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Want to grab a playful piece of food nostalgia for yourself? Discover just how much an original 1963 Easy-Bake Oven costs on popular resale websites.
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If you're craving Southern California barbecue, then there's only one underrated cut to turn to for a juicy, meaty bite.
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Marie Callender's has been around for quite some time, but whatever became of the original restaurant location? Well, it's a sad story.
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Thanks to an urban legend about a kid exploding from combining Pop Rocks and soda, this candy has been notorious for years. Here's how it was born.
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It's quite tough to find, to the extent that it's been rumored to be discontinued. But spoiler, it's not, which makes nabbing it all the sweeter.
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As a wise man once said, "There are no two finer words than 'encased meats,' my friend." Here are the differences between hot dogs and sausages.
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For Sylvia Plath, less was more -- at least, when it came to her favorite cocktail. Discover which iconic tipple was beloved by the famed poet, here.
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In decades past, few things represented NYC more than steakhouses and the mob. In 1985, this prominent restaurant was the site of an infamous assassination.
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Tim Horton found success in many walks of life, but the massive coffee and donut chain that bears his name reached its peak after he was gone.
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This historic survival meal was given to soldiers during the American Civil War, but its roots go much deeper than that.
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The French dip has been around for a long time, but there are two downtown Los Angeles joints that claim to have started the trend.
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Prohibition speakeasies have the veneer of secret sophistication, but the reality was far grittier, particularly where the homebrewed drinks were concerned.
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If you've ever come across those intriguing pale pink pineberry fruits at the store, you've likely wondered what the backstory is. Let's sort through the myths.
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Arby's burst onto the scene offering an alternative to burgers, proving they've had the meats since day one. Here's the tale behind the slogan.
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We may think of apple pie as being the ultimate American dessert, but it's actually a dish whose origins go a long way back and in all sorts of directions.
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Long before we did this at football games, it was done on the battlefield during the American Civil War — and it goes back even further than that.
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Long before Sonic had the monopoly on the drive-in concept, this Texas-based brand paved the way for fast food everywhere.
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Garbage bread is far more appetizing than it sounds, so quiet your inner trash can grouch and give it a shot. Here's how to make this simple dish.
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You may have heard of the last word cocktail, and if so, you're likely wondering about its history. Here are the mysterious origins of the now-iconic drink.
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When it came to his martinis, Frank Sinatra preferred his cocktail served differently than its traditionally made today.
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Kitchen gadgets and appliances adapt and evolve over time. Check out these tools that were once popular among bakers, but are now obsolete.
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It's been quite some time since that iconic foil wrapper has graced a Hershey's bar, but what happened to it? Interestingly, there's a reason for this change.
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