Pop Star: How Pepsi Got Its Name
Pepsi-Cola was named for two ingredients that it doesn't (and possibly never did) contain.
Pepsi-Cola was named for two ingredients that it doesn't (and possibly never did) contain.
The phrase “Taco Tuesday” has finally entered the public domain (unless you’re in New Jersey).
There are some psychological reasons why being put on hold is such a frustrating experience.
After Ralph Anspach created an anti-monopoly game, he ended up in the middle of a controversial patent case with Parker Brothers over the history of ‘Monopoly’ itself.
Modern technology has helped these dolls find their voices—and when they speak, it’s downright creepy.
Following a string of PR nightmares, McDonald's began quietly removing its PlayPlaces in the 2000s.
In a blow to lovers of gum with shockingly short flavor bursts, Fruit Stripe is set to bite the dust.
The warehouse club is eliminating the indignity of getting stopped at the exit.
You no longer have to order at the Starbucks counter in order to use your own cup.
Bioastronautics researcher Kellie Gerardi envisions a future when space is open to all.
The Pantone Color Institute’s global team of experts conducts color psychology research and discusses potential Color of the Year options year-round.
Hershey's Kisses’s “Christmas Bells” is one of the longest-running Christmas commercials.
Lingonberry jam and cream sauce are included, naturally.
The six-armed alien has come back to Earth with a menu full of energy-boosting drinks and snacks.
These companies were accused (and sometimes convicted) of engaging in alleged pyramid schemes and other scams.
The seafood giant promised patrons as much shrimp as they could eat. It turns out they could eat a lot.
Olive Garden makes good on its promise of unlimited breadsticks, but the deal does come with some unpublicized caveats.
The day after Thanksgiving, one of the busiest shopping days of the year, has a rather sinister label: Black Friday. How did that happen?
It’s the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season, but where did this tradition start? And just how big is it?
For just $3, you can enjoy a free Frosty with every Wendy's purchase you make for a year.
You’re not the only person who has Googled “NPC meaning” of late.
Don’t leave your Thanksgiving grocery shopping to the last minute this year. Aldi, Publix, and Trader Joe’s are among the businesses giving employees the day off on the fourth Thursday in November.
Solariums are nostalgic for many customers, but Wendy's thinks they’re dated.
In the late 1980s, thousands of cars were adorned with a seemingly crushed stuffed cat. Not everyone found it funny.