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Rock-hard cookies are bad enough without the presence of actual rocks.

How Do Rocks, Metal, and Other Foreign Materials Get Into Our Food?

A bacteria-related food recall is troubling but understandable. It’s a little weirder when one involves golf balls.

Never healthy, and now potentially dangerous. American cheese, everyone!

Kraft Single-Serve Cheese Slices Are Being Recalled Owing to an 'Unpleasant' Mistake

That clingy plastic film on single-serve slices is working a little too well, prompting Kraft to issue a warning.

McDonald's is doing away with soda fountains.

McDonald's Is Phasing Out Their Self-Serve Soda Machines

The burger giant is shutting down the beverage taps.

How Jimmy Buffett Turned “Margaritaville” Into a Way of Life

The late singer's beach bum reputation helped him build a billion-dollar empire.

X marks the spot for lots of saturated fat.

The Surprising Inspiration Behind In-N-Out's Crossed Palm Trees

The trees make an 'X' at almost every In-N-Out location. And yes, it's by design.

The Enduring Enigma of Costco’s $1.50 Hot Dog and Soda Combo

In an era of rampant price increases, the cost of Costco's meal combo hasn't changed in nearly 40 years.

Former Ask Jeeves CEO Steve Berkowitz stands with a cut-out of the search engine's mascot.

Why Everyone Stopped Asking Jeeves

Ask Jeeves became a casualty of the search engine wars of the early 2000s. Eventually, their mascot was escorted right out the door.

Dairy Queen Is Selling Blizzards for 85 Cents for a Limited Time

Here's a good reason to extend ice cream season into autumn.

Why So Many Burger Chains Use Thousand Island Dressing as Their Special Sauce

It's no secret that most fast food "secret sauces" are a riff on Thousand Island dressing.

Costco samples are losing that human touch.

Attention, Shoppers: Costco Sample Stations May Be Going Self-Serve

Product kiosks are popping up at Costco locations, casting doubt over the role of human product demonstrators.

If you've been here recently, this PSA is for you.

May Contain Rocks or Insects: Trader Joe’s Adds Falafel and Soup to Its List of Recalled Food Items

First it was almond cookies—now it’s Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup and Fully Cooked Falafel.

Recall Alert: These Trader Joe’s Cookies May Contain Rocks

Here’s how to know whether to toss your Trader Joe’s cookies.

Autocado: Chipotle’s New Guacamole Robot Cuts, Cores, and Peels Avocados

Chipotle’s ‘Autocado’ takes the drudgery out of making guacamole.

(Left to right) Brendan Gleeson, Colin Farrell, and Pat Shortt in 'The Banshees of Inisherin' (2022).

The Pub From ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ Is Now a Real Place

‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ filming locations mostly got torn down after production. One genius decided to resurrect the pub.

The Riveting Reason Blue Jeans Have Those Little Metal Studs Over the Pockets

If you’re wearing jeans, you’ll probably spot some tiny metal rivets surrounding the front pockets. Like a lot of details in life, we’ve become accustomed to seeing them. So why are they there?

Sarah Snook, Elizabeth Banks, Geraldine Viswanathan, and Zach Galifianakis in promotional image for "The Beanie Bubble" (2023).

‘The Beanie Bubble’: How Ty Warner Tricked the World Into Buying Into the Beanie Baby Craze

Before watching 'The Beanie Bubble', learn the true story behind the Beanie Baby craze that swept the world in the 1990s.

If You Bought A&W Root Beer in the Past 7 Years, the Company Might Owe You Money

Do you feel wronged by A&W? You might be entitled to compensation.

Storefront of Trader Joe's in Los Angeles.

The Reason Trader Joe's Parking Lots Are So Small

Trader Joe's admits their parking lots are small, and they don't plan on changing that anytime soon.

Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, and Courteney Cox on the set of "Friends."

First Location of the ‘Friends’-Inspired Central Perk Coffee Chain Is Coming to Boston

Instead of staying true to the New York setting of 'Friends,' the Central Perk Coffeehouse is opening its first location in Boston.

Costco and Walmart Frozen Strawberries Are Subject to Recall—Here’s How to Check If Yours Are Affected

Everything you need to know about the frozen strawberries recalled from Costco, Walmart, and more stores.

The Real Reason Trader Joe’s Doesn’t Allow Online Orders

The in-person shopping experience is part of the Trader Joe's brand.

A Purple ‘Grimace Shake’ Is Coming to McDonald’s

McDonald’s new milkshake is bright purple, berry-flavored, and inspired by Grimace.

The Clever Reason Why Grocery Stores Change Their Layouts So Often

A grocery store’s layout strategy is very calculated—and rearranging inventory is meant to confuse you.

The party is over for Netflix account sharing.

Netflix Has Been Threatening to Crack Down on Password Sharing for Years—Now They're Finally Doing It

When it comes to password sharing, Netflix no longer has any chill.