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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How A Teen's Threat To Boycott Twinkies Saved Its Iconic Mascot
For a time, Hostess' mascot Twinkie the Kid disappeared from grocery stores and boxes alike -- until one 13-year-old fought for his return.
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The Mysterious History Of The Classic Cream Puff
What's creamy, and puffy, and tasty all over? That's right — it's a cream puff. With origins in France, here's how the tasty treat gained international esteem.
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The World's Most Popular Avocado Variety Is Named After A Mailman
Hass avocados are one of the more popular varieties sold in the U.S. market, and the person who popularized them had a pretty unusual origin story.
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The Ancient Etymology Behind The Word 'Casserole'
Casseroles have been around a lot longer than condensed soup or canned tuna. In fact, the origin of the word dates back hundreds of years ago.
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How The Military Played A Role In M&M's Early Days
M&M's had a surprising military influence. Its creator saw a similar candy and decided to establish his own business creating convenient portable snacks.
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How Henry Ford Played An Unlikely Role In The Success Of Soy Milk
These days, soy milk is more the norm rather than the exception -- and we have a captain of industry to thank for soy milk's certified popularity in the U.S.
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The Hilarious Reason Starbucks Stopped Providing Newspapers
A nice sip of coffee while reading a newspaper is the quintessential cafe experience -- but in 2019, Starbucks made the decision to nix newspapers. Why?
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How Soy Milk Shook Its Bad Reputation In The 1990s
While we now have a bevy of plant-based milk options to choose from, it's fair to say that soy milk is the true OG of the bunch -- and it survived some bad PR.
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It Turns Out Swedish Meatballs Aren't Actually From Sweden
This may come as a complete shock, so brace yourself, but, Swedish Meatballs aren't actually from Sweden. So, you ask, where did this dish originate?
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How The Lime Rickey Mocktail Surged In Popularity During Prohibition
If you've ever sipped a tasty drink and wondered how it came to be, you should know about how the lime rickey mocktail surged in popularity during Prohibition.
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The Requirements Wendy's Founder Had For The Original Frosty
The Frosty might be one of Wendy's most iconic menu items -- and it has a fascinating origin story to match its iconic status as a fan favorite.
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The Origins Of Celery Soda Have An Interesting Medical Connection
Celery and soda? Not your usual combination, but this herbaceous soda is nowhere near new. Here's how celery soda was used as medication in the past.
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Buffalo, New York Prides Itself On Smelling Like Cheerios
Here's why Buffalo famously smells like Cheerios.
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The British City Where The First Chocolate Bar Was Invented
The iconic chocolate bar is a favorite treat for many throughout the world. Read on to learn about the British city where the first chocolate bar was invented.
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How Thin You Should Make Wiener Schnitzel
As far as Austrian cuisine goes, Wiener schnitzel is pretty much the ultimate dish. If you want to make it as authentic as possible, you have to get this right.
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Daily Meal Asks: Which Is Your Go-To Type Of Cookie?
Chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, sugar — there's a cookie type for every taste. In a survey, Daily Meal asked 567 people what their favorite cookie is.
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What Even Is A New York Knish?
If you've never heard of the doughy pastry before, you may be wondering, what even is a knish? Moreover, what is a New York knish and can you get one elsewhere?
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Bavi: The Southwestern Superfood You Should Know About
If you have any interest in the culinary practices of indigenous Americans, read up on bavi, the Southwestern superfood you should know about.
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What's The Real Difference Between A Bloody Mary And A Bloody Caesar?
Have you ever wondered about the difference between the Bloody Mary cocktail and Bloody Caesar cocktail? There is one ingredient that stands between the two.
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