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7 Facts About California Pizza Kitchen

Cali style pizza, thanks to two former lawyers.

The True Story of the Coca-Cola Knockoff Koca-Nola

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

This Brokerage Firm Only Lists Castles and Historic Buildings

Some cost less than a Manhattan apartment.

10 Parents, Kids and Spouses of Popular Advertising Characters

You know the Pillsbury Doughboy, Elsie the Cow and Tony the Tiger, but can you name any of their relatives?

7 Things We Learned from the New Documentary Crazy About Tiffany’s

Tiffany's designs and creations have impacted far more than just the engagement ring industry.

11 Altruistic Facts You Might Not Know About Newman’s Own

The screen star's philanthropic enterprise started in a dirty barn with some wine bottles full of salad dressing.

11 Toasted Facts about Potbelly

Because every day is #WreckWednesday.

How Do Makeup Shades Get Their Names?

Beauty brands know that when it comes to moving products, mastering the name game is half the battle.

10 Indispensable Facts about PEZ

How PEZ went from a smoker's aid to a collector's candy.

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11 Things You Might Not Know About Red Lobster

They make one million of those cheddar biscuits each day. Each day!

15 Fast-Forward Facts About Blockbuster Video

The popular video rental store chain may be (almost) extinct, but its legacy of late fees and bans on long hair for employees will live forever.

The Short, Tragic Life of the Eight-Ball Jacket

Michael Hoban designed costumes for Elvis, but it was a trip to the bowling alley that really refined his style.

10 Facts You Might Not Know About Red Robin

It was named for the song.

A History of the Food Court

In the days before Wi-Fi or Snapchat, social networking was done in person, at the mall, with an Orange Julius or a Hot Dog On A Stick in hand.

10 Facts You Might Not Know About The Melting Pot

When I dip, you dip, we dip.

When Hitchcock Banned Audiences From Seeing His Movies

The Master of Suspense actively kept people from exhibiting his work—and only two men knew why.

8 Things You Might Not Know About Cheerios

Before BuzzBee, there were a slew of famous animated Cheerios lovers.

10 Things You Might Not Know About Smucker’s

That Smucker's gingham print is probably in your fridge right now.

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10 Hefty Facts You Might Not Know About Fatburger

The classic L.A. burger gets love from both east and west coast rappers.

9 Things You Might Not Know About Friendly's

The 80-year-old chain was founded by two brothers who are still eating its ice cream every day.

15 Facts You Might Not Know About Taco Bell

Grab a chalupa.

11 Facts About Benihana

Founder Rocky Aoki couldn't cook, but he was an Olympic-level wrestler.

10 Sweet and Colorful Facts About Mike and Ike

So much drama for a couple of candy-loving bros.

8 Interview Questions You Might Not Know Are Illegal

Sometimes, neither job seekers nor interviewers realize a line has been crossed.

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