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  • A woman in a cowboy hat and dress holding a brown bottle in a bar setting

    This Old-School Soft Drink Was Every Cowboy's Favorite In The Old West

    Although cowboys are better-known for their affinity for whiskey, this old-school soft drink was a non-alcoholic favorite of theirs in the Old West.

    By Jessica Riggio 5 hours ago Read More
  • Carnival lasagna from Naples

    Lasagna Is Done A Little Differently In Naples, Italy (And It Sounds Amazing)

    For those having an Euro summer, don't think that lasagna is the same everywhere, especially in Naples, Italy. You'll be surprised by what goes into it.

    By Moriah House 7 hours ago Read More
  • A young boy with a giant, multi-tiered sandwich dressed like he's from the 1950s.

    10 After-School Snacks Boomers Remember All Too Well

    People's tastes change as they grow older, and a society's tastes change as time passes. These after-school snacks are iconic among the boomer generation.

    By Kathy Bradshaw 9 hours ago Read More
  • Black and white photo of five vintage glass Coca-Cola soda bottles

    The Vintage Grape Soda Bottle That's Worth Thousands

    At an antique shop or thrift store, you've probably seen old-school glass soda bottles. This one, in particular, is worth a shocking amount of money.

    By Kristen Pizzo 17 hours ago Read More
  • Hand holding McDonald's fried apple pie up against apple pie statue in the background.

    The History Of McDonald's Fried Apple Pie That Not Enough People Know About

    2026 marks the anniversary of McDonald's fried apple pie, which has briefly return to delight fans. But do they know everything about this beloved sweet treat?

    By Dennis Lee 21 hours ago Read More
  • Kids being served lunch in school cafeteria

    If These Breadsticks Were Your Favorite At School, You Probably Grew Up In The Midwest

    School cafeteria food may bring up bad memories for many Americans, but most Midwesterners had these breadsticks to hold down the fort at lunchtime.

    By Rolland Judd 2 days ago Read More
  • banana split, lobster rolls, wings, and macaroni and cheese with patriotic USA background

    The 250 All-Time Best American Foods, Ranked

    In honor of the 250th birthday of the USA, we've taken it upon ourselves to rank 250 foods that have helped shaped this great country from coast to coast.

    By The Takeout Staff 2 days ago Read More
  • A close-up of a White Castle combo meal.

    The Bizarre White Castle Experiment That Involved One Person And A 13-Week Burger Marathon

    Once upon a time, White Castle sought to make a point about the quality of its food. To prove it, they needed one person and an awful lot of sliders.

    By Joe Hoeffner 2 days ago Read More
  • top view of variety of colorful beverages

    Wild Alcohol Laws We Can't Believe Are Still On The Books

    While everybody knows about the minimum drinking age, some laws around the consumption of alcohol are even more specific and bizarre than you'd think.

    By Rachel Sobel 3 days ago Read More
  • Bananas and other fruits in a produce section of a grocery store

    11 Fruits That Wouldn't Exist Without Human Intervention

    It's normal to think Mother Nature created the colorful fruits we all adore. But the origin stories of some of these juicy masterpieces may surprise you.

    By Andy Beth Miller 3 days ago Read More
  • A close-up of a man holding a restaurant menu with a glass of wine nearby.

    The Self-Proclaimed World's Smallest Restaurant Is Tinier Than Most Bathrooms

    Many restaurants aim for a dining room that's expansive enough to fit a whole host of guests, but the self-proclaimed world's smallest does the opposite.

    By Joe Hoeffner 3 days ago Read More
  • A close-up of a cheeseburger on a sesame seed bun

    The First Fast Food Chain To Sell A Billion Burgers Wasn't McDonald's Or Burger King

    You read that correctly: Neither of the reigning big burger chains were the first to claim the sale of a billion burgers. Well, if not those companies — which?

    By Joe Hoeffner 5 days ago Read More
  • Rows of jugs of milk with blue bottle caps inside a commercial fridge

    Watch Out Dairy And Beef Lovers, Your Groceries Are About To Be Even More Expensive

    Grocery shoppers are going to be in for a ride again: A situation in Texas negatively impacting dairy and beef production is expected to raise costs.

    By Brian Udall 5 days ago Read More
  • Closeup of assorted M&M style candies on flat surface.

    M&M's Are Changing After 85 Years, And These 2 Classic Colors Will Be Missing From Some Bags

    The American food supply is undergoing significant changes and the latest transition involves M&M's, which are set to lose these two iconic colors.

    By Dennis Lee 8 days ago Read More
  • Lone Pepsi can on black background.

    The Best Pepsi Flavor Has Been An Iconic Fan Favorite Since The '80s

    Pepsi's most iconic soda flavor has made a name for itself since the '80s, and the story of how the fan favorite came about is nothing short of ordinary.

    By Dennis Lee 8 days ago Read More
  • Werther's Original caramel candies on a yellow background

    Why Werther's Candies And Grandparents Go Hand-In-Hand (Yes, There's An Actual Reason)

    Are all grandparents required to have Werther's Candies onhand? No, of course, but there's a real reason why the hard candies are linked to older consumers.

    By Kathy Bradshaw 8 days ago Read More
  • Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Tiffani Amber Thiessen enjoying Bomb popsicles

    13 90s Ice Cream Treats So Nostalgic, It Hurts To Remember

    The 1990s produced no shortage of iconic snacks, including plenty of frozen sweet treats that we still remember fondly to this day.

    By Joe Thristino 9 days ago Read More
  • Baked beans on white toast on a black plate with a fork.

    Not Heinz, Not Bush's: This Is The Best Baked Beans Brand According To Brits

    Heinz may come to mind when you think of British baked beans, but another brand seems to be considered superior. Here's what Redditors have to say.

    By Joe Hoeffner 9 days ago Read More
  • A bowl of mangos, some peeled and some whole.

    The Mango Capital Of The World Sits Over 24 Flight Hours From The US

    If you're a fan of mangoes and hoping to take a trip to the mango capital of the world be prepared for a long flight as it takes over 24 hours to get there.

    By Joe Hoeffner 10 days ago Read More
  • A meal from Wendy's.

    The Fast Food Legend Who Trained Wendy's Founder

    Even legendary figures have inspirations. In the case of Wendy's founder Dave Thomas, his entrepreneurial spark was ignited by another titan of fast food.

    By Joe Hoeffner 10 days ago Read More
  • A couple cutting a wedding cake.

    The World's Largest Wedding Cake Weighed As Much As A Dump Truck

    A wedding cake is a big part of the ceremony so many people try to go all out. The world's largest wedding cake was an absolute monster weighing several tons.

    By Joe Hoeffner 10 days ago Read More
  • McDonald's storefront

    10 Weird McDonald's Lawsuits Not Enough People Know About

    McDonald's has faced its fair share of legal battles over the years, but some complaints have proven slightly more unexpected than others.

    By Rachel Sobel 10 days ago Read More
  • A pair of silver tongs reaches for a turkey burger in a frying pan

    The Science Behind Aldi's Exploding Turkey Burger Scandal

    A few years ago Aldi had to contend with a lawsuit regarding an exploding turkey burger. Here's the science behind why that incident unfortunately occurred.

    By Paul Gaita 10 days ago Read More
  • Assorted multicolored pieces of chewing gum

    If You Remember This Flavorful Old-School Gum, You Probably Grew Up In The '90s

    This vintage candy is indeed discontinued, and folks definitely miss it. The good news is that there may still be a way to sample it once again.

    By Paul Gaita 11 days ago Read More
  • Reenactors sharing a meal by a chuckwagon over a fire

    This Flavorful Mexican Breakfast Fueled Cowboys In The Old West

    Gumption and manifest destiny weren't the only thing that kept cowboys on the trail in the Old West. A traditional Mexican meal also gave them plenty of fuel.

    By Jessica Riggio 12 days ago Read More
  • Inside Cracker Barrel gift shop

    Why Cracker Barrel Has A Gift Shop In The First Place

    The Cracker Barrel Old Country Store really does live up to its name. Here's the reason why the comfort food restaurant also has a gift shop.

    By Rolland Judd 12 days ago Read More
  • Two grandparents goofing off in a grocery store by riding in the shopping cart with their arms out like an airplane.

    The Old-School Grocery Store Loyalty Program Boomers Will Remember

    Though most grocery chains have loyalty programs today, the idea isn't a new one. In fact, one company's program allowed you to buy food and even home goods.

    By Brian Udall 12 days ago Read More
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