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In summer 1993, hundreds of people claimed to have found hypodermic needles inside cans of Pepsi. Was it a hoax, a disgruntled employee, or something worse?
Jake Rossen|
From familiar s’mores to a tropical plant from Southeast Asia, these latte flavors have gone viral in recent months.
CaLea Johnson|
Starbucks fans are raving about the Pumpkin Cookie Crumble Frappuccino. Here’s how to order the secret menu drink that tastes like fall in a cup.
CaLea Johnson|
‘Tis the season for cozying up with a maple latte on a fall morning.
CaLea Johnson|
Americans have a strong preference for what they want to eat before they shuffle off this mortal coil.
Paul Anthony Jones|
For some, drinking this wormwood-flavored Chicago liqueur is a badge of honor.
Lauren Dana|
These mocktails from decades past blend fresh fruit, citrus juices, and herbs for easy summertime refreshment.
Hollie Stephens|
It sounds like a myth, but hot drinks really can make you cooler.
Mental Floss UK|
One key ingredient separates a malt from a milkshake.
CaLea Johnson|
Here’s how to say everything from liquors like cachaça to brands like Moët.
Ellen Gutoskey|
Unlock Starbucks’s secret menu with the app and try one of four new cold drinks.
CaLea Johnson|
Costco shoppers are making ice cream floats for under $3, and you can too with this clever trick.
CaLea Johnson|
Craving something new in your mug? Try this banana bread latte recipe for a sweet start to your morning.
CaLea Johnson|
These beloved sodas may seem similar, but they aren’t one and the same.
Sam Hindman|
Drink like the Sons of Liberty on the Fourth of July with these colonial American beverage recipes, from Fish House Punch to Switchel.
Therese Oneill|
The answer lies in the way our brains and taste buds respond to vanilla.
Tim Brinkhof|
You’ve heard of New Coke and Crystal Pepsi. Here are 12 more Coca-Cola and Pepsi sodas that have been discontinued over the years.
Rudie Obias|
Taco Bell fans are loyal, but not always to the same items. See which menu favorites stand out in each state.
CaLea Johnson|
Lemonade kickstarted the trend. But there’s more to the story than that.
Ellen Gutoskey|
The dreamy and creamy cloud coffee has taken the internet by storm. Learn what‘s in the drink and how to make it.
CaLea Johnson|

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Americans have a tough time figuring out how to correctly pronounce these words, from ‘açai’ to ‘tzatziki’ and beyond.
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Check out the most and least affordable states for dinner, drinks, and a good time.
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Fall is here, and you’re getting hungry. Feast on this cornucopia of etymologies for seasonal veggies straight from the garden.
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If you have more apples at home than you know what to do with, this oat crumble recipe is the perfect vehicle.
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Ever wonder how to pronounce that creamy, tangy sauce on your gyro? Turns out, there‘s more than one way.
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No more guessing games: These new avocado scanners can spot ripeness—no poking and prodding required.
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We‘re diving into the viral stretchy yogurt trend that‘s taking over TikTok and revealing how you can make it with just three ingredients.
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