Eating Pretzels For Lent Goes All The Way Back To The Middle Ages
Lent has a history that goes back centuries, but the tradition hasn't remained exactly the same. Pretzels, however, have been a part of Lent seemingly forever.
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The Unique Cultural Reason Fruit Will Cost You More In Japan
In Japan there are some wonderful specially grown fruits that have a particular cultural purpose, which makes them both exceptional and exceptionally expensive.
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The Ohio Restaurant That's Serving Up Serial Killers' Last Meals
True crime fans probably understand the appeal of this Ohio restaurant which serves up its own version of the last meals enjoyed by famous serial killers.
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174 Years Ago, Anheuser-Busch Was Founded — Here's How Its Budweiser Recipe Has Changed
Anheuser-Busch has been making good old American beer for almost as long as the country itself, but the recipe hasn't remained the same. Here's how it changed.
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11 Old-School Kitchen Tools That Hardly Anyone Uses Anymore
From quirky slicers to long-lost can openers, these retro kitchen gadgets had their moment. See which old favorites quietly vanished from daily cooking.
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73 Years Ago, Denny's Opened Its Doors — But Modern Diners Wouldn't Recognize It
Denny's has been around for decades and the breakfast chain is more or less a household name by now, but the very first Denny's looked nothing like it does now.
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11 Celebrity Chefs You Never Hear About Anymore
Once on TV screens across the country, these celebrity chefs have since left fame behind — some due to a major scandal, and some due to a change of heart.
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One Of Elizabeth Taylor's Favorite Sandwiches Included These Savory Ingredients
Elizabeth Taylor was a towering icon of cinema, and she had a love of food, too. One of her favorite sandwiches only used these two savory ingredients.
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David Bowie's Diet In The '70s Wasn't Exactly Normal
There wasn't much that was normal about David Bowie's life, but his eating habits in the 1970s led to some pretty alarming results. This was his diet.
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John Lennon's Favorite Breakfast Included This Divisive Sausage
John Lennon's ideal breakfast spread included a number of classic ingredients, but it also featured a divisive type of sausage that you either love or hate.
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12 Foods Americans Should Eat More Of, According To Trump's New Nutrition Guidelines
The Trump administration revised the Dietary Guidelines to focus on "real food." Find out which types of food we should be eating more of and what to avoid.
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The State With The Highest Grocery Prices In 2026
Which state tops the list for the highest grocery prices in 2026? See where costs soared -- and what’s driving sticker shock in this location.
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Does Trump Follow The New Dietary Guidelines? — Here's How MAHA Compares To The President's Diet
Make America Healthy Again, under the direction of Trump's administration aims to turn around the country's health crisis. But does the president follow it?
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How Much Damage Plastic Bags From Grocery Stores Really Cause To The Environment
As governments move to ban plastic grocery bags, how much of an impact do they have on the world around us? The answer is both surprising and substantial.
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How NYC's 'Pizza Principle' Has Disappeared Amid Years Of Rising Costs
New York City’s “Pizza Principle” once showed a correlation between subway and slice prices. Here’s how rising costs caused it to quietly disappear.
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The Cooking Contest That Al Gore Competed In While He Was In Office
Al Gore had his hands full while serving in office, but that didn't stop him from pursuing his passions. This was the annual tradition he took part in.
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The Unique Meatless Sandwich That McDonald's Almost Sold Instead Of The Filet-O-Fish
Before the Filet-O-Fish, McDonald’s nearly sold a very different meatless sandwich that had a tropical twist. Here’s the forgotten item that almost won.
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The Upscale Boston Restaurant Julia Child Loved Still Has A Table In Her Honor
The upscale Boston restaurant Julia Child loved remains a dining icon today, with a special table still reserved in her honor decades later.
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48 Years Ago, One Of The Most Popular Ice Cream Brands In The US Was Born
Ice cream has always been popular in the United States, but this brand has been leading the pack for nearly half a century and shows no signs of stopping.
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The Stinky Reason McDonald's Didn't Want To Sell The Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's didn't want to sell the Filet-O-Fish at first due to one stinky problem -- but it went on to become a fast-food classic regardless.
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The 2020 Aldi Salad Recall That Infected Hundreds
This outbreak linked to Aldi's bagged salads in 2020 sickened hundreds and hospitalized dozens -- prompting a multi-state recall of various salad products.
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14 Polish Foods You Have To Try At Least Once
Polish cuisine is often simplified in the U.S., but the country has a dynamic range of dishes well worth trying. Here are some foods you have to try.
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This Major 2007 Frozen Food Recall Forced A Brand Into Bankruptcy
Food recalls happen all the time, but most of them don't lead to financial ruin. This frozen food recall in 2007 forced an established brand into bankruptcy.
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The Mystery Behind Piggly Wiggly's Strange Name
Piggy Wiggly is known for being the the first supermarket to allow shoppers to pick their own groceries. What's not known is the story behind its name.
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The Popular American Restaurant Chain That Fought To Make Bartending An Olympic Sport
A popular American restaurant chain once pushed to make bartending an Olympic sport -- here’s whether the surprising campaign shook things up.
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86 Years Ago, This Fast Food Restaurant Opened With A First-Of-Its-Kind Menu
This fast food restaurant can be considered the pioneer of this kind of menu. The business is still thriving decades later, and its menu has greatly expanded.
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64 Years Ago, This Popular Mexican Chain Opened For The First Time
64 years ago, a now-popular Mexican fast food chain opened its doors for the first time in California, forever changing the American dining landscape.
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