When Did Wendy's Breakfast Finally Stop Flopping?
Wendy's launched its latest attempt at a breakfast menu in 2020 to mixed success thanks to the pandemic, but lately there are signs that it's working.
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Stories By Angela L. Pagán
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Why Did Mr. Pibb Soda Change Its Name To Pibb Xtra?
Drinks get name rebrands all the time, often for good reason. The story of how Mr. Pibb changed to Pibb Xtra is a fascinating part of soda history.
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Did Costco Change Its Peppermint Bark This Year?
Costco is full of classic holiday treats, but the peppermint bark is getting some heat online due to an unconfirmed suspicion that something has changed.
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The Extra Layer You Need To Keep The Inside Of Your Cooler Cold
Opening up your cooler and finding the drinks are warm is the stuff of summer nightmares. Use this extra layer to keep your cooler extra cold.
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Stanley Just Recalled 2.6 Million Mugs. Here's What You Need To Know
The travel mug darling, Stanley recalls 2.6 million travel mugs due to a lid defect causing burns. Find out which mugs are affected and how to act.
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Why Albertsons Is Suing Kroger After $24.6 Billion Merger Came To A Halt
Blocked by courts, the largest grocery merger crumbles as Albertsons sues Kroger for $600M, marking a dramatic fallout for the two giants.
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Why Is Costco's Rotisserie Chicken Sometimes Green (And Is It Safe To Eat)?
Although it doesn't happen very often, some Costco customers have cut up a Costco rotisserie chicken to discover some of the meat is green. Is it safe to eat?
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Why You Need A Bag Of Grapes For Your New Year's Eve Celebration
There are a surprising number of celebratory traditions for ringing in the New Year, but this one from Spain calls for a bag of grapes to bring good luck.
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The Secret Ingredient To Prevent Soggy Egg Bites
Fluffy egg bites are the stuff that breakfast dreams are made of. This secret ingredient will help prevent your eggy treats from coming out soggy.
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The Bougie Cooking Method For Chicken Nuggets You Can't Miss Out On
Chicken nuggets are a low effort meal for a busy weeknight. But if you're looking to upgrade their flavor, this popular cooking method could be the trick.
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Burger King Is Bringing Back A Cheesy Fan-Favorite Menu Item
While other fast food chains are honing in on the holiday theme, Burger King has just announced the return of a cheesy menu item with three different flavors.
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The Fascinating Origin Story Of Fish Sticks
Fish sticks are a frozen food classic, but they haven't been around forever. The idea came in the wake of another innovative fish product that no one liked.
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The Chi-Chi's Controversy You Totally Forgot About
Chi Chi's was once a beloved Tex-Mex chain, but it went out of business in 2004, in part due to a hepatitis A outbreak that sickened over 600 people.
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Why Are Potato Chip Bags So Shiny Inside?
Why are potato chip bags shiny inside? It’s not just for looks - this clever design keeps your snacks fresher, crunchier, and more irresistible!
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The Pasta Draining Tactic So Your Noodles Never Leave The Pot
You couldn't think of a simpler kitchen task than draining pasta. However, this new noodle straining hack shows that there are multiple ways to do anything.
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Can You Bike Through A Fast Food Drive Thru?
Why can’t cyclists use drive-thrus? Safety concerns keep them out, but the debate over access is far from over, specifically those that are differently-abled.
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Whatever Happened To Fruitopia, The Discontinued Drink That Ruled The '90s?
Fruitopia was an attempt by the Coca-Cola Company to capitalize on the health food trends of the '90s by offering a fruit juice blend with a positive message.
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Here's Why Costco Changed Its Rotisserie Chicken Packaging
Costco doesn't make too many changes when it comes to all-star products, one of which is it's bargain rotisserie chicken. See why they did it.
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This Chopstick Test Lets You Know If Your Deep Frying Oil Is Ready
When deep frying food at home, it's important to have the oil at the proper temperature. This chopstick trick is a great hack for those without a thermometer.
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The State Where Raw Milk Is Being Recalled Due To Bird Flu Virus Risks
A batch of raw milk sold has been recalled due to concern over a bird flu outbreak. See the details, and make sure any you might've bought isn't affected.
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Pizza Hut Tomato Wine: Does It Actually Taste Like Pizza Hut? We Found Out
Nobody out-pizzas The Hut, but what about wine? See The Takeout's take on the limited edition, Pizza Hut-inspired vino. Raise a slice and a glass.
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The Original Burger King Has Nothing To Do With The Whopper
The history of Burger King is an incredibly fascinating one, especially since the fast food franchise as we know it is actually not the original king.
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The Kitchen Tool You Need For Quick Turkey Stock
Turkey stock is a versatile ingredient that's helpful for keeping a number of dishes from drying out. This gadget makes turkey stock with bold flavor fast.
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The Expert Way Bobby Flay Reheats His Holiday Dishes
If your holiday dinner is going to span more than a few minutes, you might want to consider Bobby Flay's genius trick for keeping his holiday dishes dishes hot.
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Jersey Mike's Just Got Bought For $8 Billion
Blackstone has taken a massive bite out of the sandwich industry by purchasing Jersey Mike's, one of the largest sandwich chains in the country, for $8 billion.
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A Pre-Made Costco Favorite Has Been Spotted Just In Time For Holiday Dinners
Hats off to you if you want to tackle the turkey AND the sides, but those human among us need a little help along the way. Check out Costco's mashed tater tray!
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The NYC Speakeasy That Sits Above A Popular Fast Food Restaurant
NYC is full of amazing hole in the wall eateries as well as grand experiences tucked away. See one that sits under a Five Guys location in the West Village.
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