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Its founder went to incredible lengths to sell his idea.

John Koza decided to reinvent the lottery—from scratch.

The Keebler elves deserve a few Girl Scout badges.

America's diner is open and ready to serve up some bacon.

Go ahead, order a side of those crunchies.

Ronald Reagan was a huge fan.

Arby's may play to an older audience than other fast food chains, by it doesn't need a play-place to have a good time.

Home Depot's orange color scheme wasn't the result of market research: They were just re-using circus tents for signs.

Custard and ButterBurgers are the backbone of Culver's dairy-based menu.

Elizabeth Taylor was definitely not the Gerber baby.

There are so many guys in the Five Guys family.

The Tennessee chain where you buy burgers by the sackful has had a devoted following since the '30s.

There was a Carl, but no Carl Jr.

Thank O-S-C-A-R the brand changed its name from Edelweiss.

The Moravian Book Shop in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, has been around since 1745—and has picked up a resident ghost along the way.

America's favorite chocolate chip cookie may have gotten its name from Charles Dickens. Or Donald Duck.

Turns out you really can just make an "X."

Whatever happened to Chef Wendell?

Yes, we know some of you call it Saint Louis Bread Co.

In the past 50 years, Domino’s has grown to become the second largest pizza chain in the country.

'Breaking Bad' caused a run on cinnamon buns, and tableside guacamole.

There's more to Butterfingers than Bart Simpson.

Cali style pizza, thanks to two former lawyers.

The surprisingly successful Coke knock-off advertised itself as "delicious" and "dopeless." One of those things was true.