The Late Musical Satirist Who (Maybe) Invented The Jell-O Shot
A musical satirist with an extensive repertoire of lived experience passed away on Saturday. One quirky accomplishment was the invention of Jell-O shots.
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Stories By Joe Hoeffner
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Turns Out We Should All Be Eating Soup During A Heatwave
When you're stuck in the middle of a heatwave, the last thing on your mind is a bowl of hot soup. Despite this, science says we may be wrong for ignoring it.
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The Mountain Dew Conspiracy Theory That Has Us Second-Guessing Everything
Of the many outlandish conspiracy theories that circulate in the greater public consciousness, there's a rumor about Mountain Dew that's hard to believe.
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The Family-Owned Ohio Restaurant That Keeps Things Eccentric
It seems everywhere you look these days, restaurants are getting more and more corporate with sleek interiors. This Ohio restaurant is a breath of fresh air.
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Don't Even Think About Tossing Bacon In The Slow Cooker
If you're tempted to cook slices of bacon in your slow cooker... please don't. You can cook bacon in many ways, but a slow cooker just isn't one of them
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Grab Your Air Fryer For The Easiest Corned Beef Hash Breakfast
Corned beef hash is plenty filling, making it the perfect breakfast for those who work hard. Using an air fryer simplifies the whole process.
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The Worst Buffalo Wild Wings Sauce Has A Flavor Imbalance
The Takeout sampled all of Buffalo Wild Wings' 21 different sauces for a taste test. The lowest ranked sauce seemed unable to make up its mind on its flavor.
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Why Gros Michel Bananas Never Made A Comeback
Gros Michel was the main banana cultivar in the early 20th century. Cavendish replaced them after disease nearly wiped them out. What happened to Gros Michel?
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Gerald Ford's Favorite Ice Cream Flavor Was A Rich Southern Classic
Like many American presidents before him, Gerald Ford was a big fan of ice cream. His favorite flavor is one more commonly associated with the South.
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This Discontinued Coca-Cola Flavor Still Haunts Our Nightmares
It looked like Coke, but it wasn't Coke, and then we woke up. Coca-Cola's biggest flop became America's worst nightmare, and we can't get it out of our heads.
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How Bostock Differs From The More Popular French Toast
French toast is arguably one of the most famous breakfast items out there, but it has a French cousin called Bostock. How do these two recipes differ?
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How Staff Prepare Your In-Flight Meals
Airplanes don't typically have a full kitchen on board, and yet longer flights offer some sort of nourishment. How are staff preparing in-flight meals?
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This Nostalgic Snack Food Just Doesn't Taste The Same As It Used To
The saying "You can't go home again" extends to almost any subject, including beloved treats from your past. And one nostalgic snack's new taste sums it up.
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Chop Like A Pro With Thomas Keller's Chive Technique
Thomas Keller is one of the most famous chefs in the world thanks to his Michelin-starred restaurants. So when he gives advice on how to chop chives, we listen.
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Bruce Springsteen Won't Drink This American-Born Beer On Tour
Tour riders give us a peek into the inner workings of their favorite musicians. What does Bruce Springsteein's concert rider tell us? He's not a Budweiser fan.
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The Weed-Filled Diet Henry Ford Survived On
Innovator Henry Ford didn't just popularize assembly lines, mass production, and affordable automobiles, he had peculiar tastes, like eating weed salads.
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Meet The Super Moist Southern Cake That Tastes Like Banana Bread
Sweet, fruit-filled, and iced with cream cheese frosting, hummingbird cake is very popular in the Southern United States. Its origins, however, are Caribbean.
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This Hotel Is Home To New York City's Most Expensive Tea Service
This luxurious hotel's name will have you thinking of extravagance, and their high teas, named after royals and served with caviar, are no exception.
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The Cubed Meat King Harold Eats In Shrek 2 Is Actually A French Delicacy
Among the many strange sights in "Shrek 2" is King Harold's meal of cubed beef dipped in ... something. What he's eating has a long and convoluted history.
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The Type Of Fat You Should Avoid Using To Season Your Cast Iron Pans
Isn't bacon fat or other saturated fats the key to seasoning a cast iron pan? Actually, that's not true; read our expert's thoughts on the right fats to use.
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The One Cheddar Popcorn We Prefer To Leave On The Shelf
When you open a bag of cheddar popcorn, what do you expect? Cheddar flavor, of course, and yet, we found one brand that refused to be cheesy at all.
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Just Like The Beatles, The Rice Krispies Elves Have A Forgotten Member
The Rice Krispies elves are part of pop culture history. Everyone knows Snap, Crackle, and Pop, but did you know there was a fourth, forgotten elf — from space?
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Are You Grilling Your Meats And Vegetables In The Correct Order?
The question has vexed cooks for as long as grilling has been in existence: Do you cook the meat and vegetables at the same time? Our expert has some answers.
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Bette Davis Was All About This Classic New England Hash
Bette Davis was a superstar in Old Hollywood, but that didn't keep her from enjoying a classic New England Hash which hailed from the same region she was born.
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The Best Foods To Grill For Beginners, According To Robert Irvine
Grilling is one of the easiest ways to cook, but it doesn't feel that way when you're first starting off. Robert Irvine recommends starting with these foods.
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When She's Not Fighting Off Dinosaurs, Scarlett Johansson Loves To Order This Relatable Meal
Scarlett Johansson may still be one of the biggest celebrities in the world, but that doesn't mean she's lost her humanity. This relatable meal proves it.
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The Store-Bought Orange Juice You Should Remove From Your Shopping List
This brand of orange juice just tasted bad. With so many other products available at the grocery store, there is no reason to grab this carton off the shelf.
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