The First Use For Candy Canes Was To Keep Kids Quiet
As the holidays approach, you may be reminded of special traditions surrounding your family. But did you know there's also a tradition surrounding candy canes?
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The Reason Figgy Pudding Has Such A Misleading Name
If you fond yourself singing, "Oh, bring us some figgy pudding," and then craving the dessert, we don't blame you. Bue the name is misleading and here's why.
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The Reason Mint Is Such A Popular Holiday Flavor
If you've ever wondered how certain ingredients became associated with specific holidays and seasons, this is the Reason Mint Is Such A Popular Holiday Flavor.
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Soba Is The Japanese New Year's Tradition You're Missing
If you've ever been curious about different New Year's celebrations, learn about how soba is the Japanese New Year's tradition you're missing out on.
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The Festival Devoted Almost Exclusively To Scrapple
Looking for a fun way to celebrate meats and fruits during autumn? Here's everything you need to know about the festival devoted almost exclusively to scrapple.
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Why Eating A Pretzel For New Year's Is Considered Good Luck
A tradition with a history that stretches back to Germany in the Early Middle Ages, here's why eating a pretzel for New Year's is considered good luck.
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The Scientific Reason Pistachios Aren't Technically Nuts
We use them in cooking, eat them plain, and turn them into a creamy dessert spread, but do you know the scientific reason pistachios aren't technically nuts?
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Floating Island: The Egg Lover's Dream Dessert
For those of you that love eggs and egg-custard desserts, you should indulge in a dish called, floating island. But how is it made and where does it originate?
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Why Coca Cola Invented Fanta During World War II
Due to embargos and transportation problems during World War II, Coca-Cola could not be produced, so the Germans created a new soda that we now know as Fanta.
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The Controversy Surrounding The Origins Of Avocado Toast
Ah, avocado toast, the famed breakfast choice of the Millennial generation. Learn about the controversy surrounding the origins of this Instagram darling.
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The Mystery Behind The Naming Of Thai 'Son-In-Law' Eggs
Son-in-law eggs are breaded, boiled, deep fried and covered in a sweet Thai sauce. As pleasant as that sounds, the story behind the dish is anything but.
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Neanderthals May Have Had Their Own Traditional Cooking Techniques
Not really a surprise, Neanderthals may have had their own traditional cooking techniques. New research shows they may have used spiced and seeds.
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The Unique Company Songs Chick-Fil-A Once Asked Its Employees To Sing
For the most part, Chick-fil-A's employees have a sterling reputation -- and in the past, the company had interesting ways of inspiring camaraderie among them.
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The Clever Reason Sprite Bottles Have Dimples
There's a very clever reason that Sprite bottles have dimples if you've ever wondered about just exactly how the citrus soda's container got its shape.
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How America's First Supermarket Was Different From All The Others
Here's what set the United States' first supermarket apart from the ones that came after it.
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Here's How To Make Your Own 1992 Michael Jordan Burger Today
If you've ever waxed nostalgic about long-forgotten fast food menu items, here's how to make your own 1992 Michael Jordan burger today.
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The Time Cheez-Its Hid A Massive Supply In A Secret Bunker
It seems that the team at Cheez-It wants to add some adventure to the snacking experience — one of its most famous marketing ploys involved a scavenger hunt.
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The World's Largest Fruitcake Weighs Almost 10,000 Pounds
Yep, the world's largest fruitcake clocked in at 5 tons.
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The Hawaiian-Themed Restaurant That Also Serves Chick-Fil-A
Many of us are familiar with Chick-fil-A. Even if that's the case, there's a big chance you have no idea about their tropical-themed location with a twist.
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The Tiny Burger Chain That Inspired The Creation Of Wendy's
Wendy's has been around for decades, but it's possible it wouldn't exist today without this smaller, lesser-known predecessor. What's the story here?
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Why Long John Silver's Almost Didn't Survive Through Y2K
Long John Silver's is a once-mighty fast-seafood restaurant chain. But did you know it had a fall from grace at the turn of the millennium? Here's the story.
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Why 1984 Is A Bourbon Collector's Favorite Year
If you're a bourbon fan, you might have heard about this legendary year.
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How An Airline Food Disaster Led To Chick-Fil-A's Start
You may think you know everything there is to know about chick-fil-A, but we bet you don't. Here's how an airline food disaster led to Chick-fil-A's beginning.
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The Ultimate Ranking Of 90s Breakfast Cereals
Put on your favorite oversized plaid shirt, pop a mixtape in, and let's head back to the '90s for this ultimate ranking of '90s breakfast cereals.
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Aldi Has Its Own 'Equator' Because Of A 1960s Controversy
While many make think of the grocery chain Aldi as a single entity, that's not entirely true -- so what does all of this have to do with an "equator"?
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Lender's Created The First Frozen Bagels To Help Out Its Own Employees
It started as a small shop, but Harry Lender's name and business would eventually become synonymous with frozen bagels. It happened sort of by accident.
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Wiener Schnitzel's Ingredients Are Actually Defined By Law
Many cultures have a dish that features meat that has been breaded and fried. But did you know there's only one that can legally be called Wiener Schnitzel?
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