Here's Why Canned Food Always Comes In A Ribbed Tin
Nearly all canned food nowadays comes in a ribbed tin. This seemingly minor shape actually makes a major difference in structure and food safety. Here's how.
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What Are The Origins Of Alabama White Barbecue Sauce?
Hailing from Alabama is the unique white barbecue sauce. This style of BBQ sauce was born out of one pitmaster's desire to serve consistently moist chicken.
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Why You Should Skip This Popular Breakfast Option While Traveling In Europe
Figuring out whether to look for nearby cafes serving local cuisine or simply eat at the hotel can be confusing. Here's what you need to consider.
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Fanta Soda Was Originally Created For Nazis
Fanta is one of the most popular sodas on the planet. What many may not know, however, is that the beverage's history is rooted in Nazi Germany.
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Does Dairy Queen Still Serve The Orange Julius Drink?
Orange Julius was once a shopping mall staple, owned by Dairy Queen. While not entirely discontinued, the signature Orange Julius beverage isn't easy to find.
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The Difference Between Red Hots And White Hots (Other Than Color)
Red and white hots aren't candy. We're talking about hot dogs and their regional variations. A white hot is a frank from New York - here's how they're unique.
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Why Is Fish Traditionally Served With Lemon?
The short answer to why we serve fish with lemon is the same reason we eat fries with ketchup and pumpkin pie with whipped cream: It just tastes good.
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Will We Ever Know What Flavor Juicy Fruit Gum Actually Is?
Juicy Fruit's 1985 commercial jingle promised "the taste is gonna move ya," but it doesn't seem like anyone has yet to explain what that taste is.
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Whatever Happened To Those Taco Bell/Pizza Hut Hybrid Restaurants?
Once upon a time, you could have your favorite Taco Bell and Pizza Hut items side-by-side. These days, the fabled TacoHuts are no more, here's why.
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Why Your Favorite Can Of Ginger Beer May Contain Some Alcohol
Sure, ginger beer is called "beer," but does it actually contain alcohol? The answer is more complicated than you might think. Here's what you need to know.
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How To Mix A Martini Like Winston Churchill
WWII leader Winston Churchill had a unique preference when it came to martinis -- and it may have been somewhat related to his disdain for the Axis powers.
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Can You Make Microwave Popcorn Without A Microwave?
If you think that microwaved popcorn can only be made one way, think again. There are other techniques that make this snack easy and approachable to cook up.
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The Unexpectedly Deep History Of Canned Bread
Canned brown bread, a New England staple often eaten alongside baked beans, traces back to colonial Massachusetts and a canning company in Portland, Maine.
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The Thai Drink That Gave Red Bull Its Iconic Taste
Red Bull has its roots in Thailand. Former farmer Chaleo Yoovidhya developed the original Thai version of Red Bull, Krating Daeng, around 1976.
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Subway's BMT Sandwich Was Originally Named After A Piece Of NYC History
It turns out that BMT doesn't only stand for "Biggest, Meatiest, Tastiest" sandwich. Head down into the New York subway system for a bit of quirky history.
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Is There A Difference Between Garbanzo Beans And Chickpeas?
Chickpeas may go by the name "garbanzo beans." Here's why you can use the two interchangeably in a recipe and what (if anything) makes them different.
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The Origins Of Guacamole Are Much More Ancient Than We Thought
Guacamole has become one of the most widely eaten dips in America, especially around the Super Bowl, but the dip has surprisingly ancient origins.
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Discontinued Canned Foods We Miss The Most
Canned foods are made with preservation in mind, but that doesn't mean that every item will stay around forever. Here are 12 discontinued canned items we miss.
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Did The Real Life Chef Boyardee Really Cook For A President?
Yes, Chef Boyardee was indeed a real person. And he lived a very fascinating life, with some believing he even cooked for a certain U.S. President.
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What's The Difference Between Italian Ice And Shaved Ice?
Both Italian and shaved ice can serve as the ultimate summer treat. However, other than that, what makes the two icy snacks similar -- or different?
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Here's The Difference Between Lox And Smoked Salmon
Lox and smoked salmon may be often used interchangeably, but there are actually some noticeable differences between the two types of salmon beyond their names.
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How Chilaquiles Became A Breakfast Staple In Mexico
In Mexico, chilaquiles are a culinary and cultural staple. The popular breakfast dish's roots may stretch all the way back to the Aztec civilization.
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Bread In The Victorian Era Was Hiding A Toxic Secret
The Victorian era was a time of societal advancement, but food safety was still sorely lacking, as evidenced by these harmful ingredients widely used in bread.
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How People Got Liquor Prescriptions During Prohibition
Prohibition seems a world away, but for those who lived through it, it was a long 13 years. Understandably, people found creative ways to get their drams.
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What's The Difference Between Old World Pepperoni And The Regular Kind?
Old World (or cupping) pepperoni has taken the pizza world by storm in recent years, but how is this spicy sausage different from regular pepperoni?
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Before Modern Additives, Chickens Were Plumped Up With Lizard Fat
In ancient times, a long-forgotten method of plumping up chickens was used instead of today's additives: lizard fat. Here's everything to know about it.
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How Frog Eye Salad Got Its Less Than Appetizing Name
Frog eye salad does not contain amphibian eyes. It also doesn't involve anything green or vegetable-like. So, where is the name derived from?
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