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Are Restaurants Undercooking Your Steak on Purpose?

There's a reason the steak you ordered medium-rare always comes out bloody.

13 Fun Facts About Wawa

Thursday, June 9, 2021 has been declared "Mare of Easttown" Day at Wawa—and they've got a special (spicy) cheesesteak to celebrate.

People Are Panic-Buying Necco Wafers Before They Disappear From Shelves

The candy everyone loves to hate is suddenly in major demand.

The Top 10 Pizza Chains in America

How many have you sampled?

North Pole Blockbuster Video, One of Chain’s Few Remaining Stores, Is Closing

Even more surprising? The fact that it was still open!

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At Long Last, Someone Bought Longaberger's Basket-Shaped Office

Selling the Ohio office building was no picnic.

11 Secrets of Bodyguards

In the personal security industry, being a "buddyguard" is the kiss of death.

Here's the Right Way to Pronounce Kitchenware Brand Le Creuset

If you were never quite sure how to pronounce the name of beloved French kitchenware brand Le Creuset, don't fret: For the longest time, southern chef, author, and PBS personality Vivian Howard wasn't sure either.

How Football Helped Kill Betamax

Betamax had a terrific picture and time-shifting abilities, but it also had a fatal flaw—one that alienated millions of NFL fans.

14 Ready-To-Assemble Facts About IKEA

You can sleep there, but there's no hide and seek allowed.

The Only Way to Answer ‘What Is Your Greatest Weakness?’ In a Job Interview

No, it's not to brag about "being a perfectionist."

7 Wholesale Facts About Christmas Tree Shops

Yes, it's "Shops," not "Shop." And there's a very simple reason for that.

A.C. Gilbert, the Toymaker Who (Actually) Saved Christmas

In 1918, the U.S. government threatened to close down toy factories and discourage gift-giving to shift focus toward the war. A.C. Gilbert wasn't having it.

Ho, No: Christmas Trees Will Be Expensive and Scarce This Year

Holiday cheer is gonna cost you this season.

12 Secrets of FedEx Delivery Drivers

They can usually tell if you're shipping drugs.

20 Random Facts About Shopping

3. Like casinos, shopping malls are intentionally designed to make people lose track of time (this kind of “scripted disorientation” has a name: Gruen Transfer).

A Speedy History of the Hess Truck

For more than 50 years, the toy truck has been a holiday rarity: a gas station gift that people actually want.

This AI Tool Will Help You Write a Winning Resume

Two former Google staffers have found a better way to sell your skills to potential employers.

Oral History: When Tickle Me Elmo Ruled the World

The hottest toy of 1996—which led to concussions, mass hysteria, and one designer becoming a Unabomber suspect—is making a comeback.

The Origin Stories of 25 of Your Favorite Fast Food Chains

Curious how your favorite fast food joint became a mainstay at food courts, strip malls, and truck stops around the country?

Microsoft and LinkedIn Launch New Feature to Help Job Seekers Tailor Their Resumes

Resume Assistant lets users look up skills and experiences listed by people who have their desired jobs.

How a Rain-Soaked Seattle Bookstore Helped Invent the School Backpack

In 1972, University of Washington students needed something durable to carry their books and keep them from getting wet. The co-founder of JanSport had a solution.

CVS Debuts Same-Day Prescription Delivery in Some Cities

Need a medication refill? It can be at your door in a matter of hours.

Burger King Taunts McDonald's By Offering Free Whoppers to Scary Clowns on Halloween

The chain is capitalizing on the scary clown trend.

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