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How Candy Corn Became a Halloween Staple

Candy corn wasn't always associated with Halloween.

How Candy Corn Became a Halloween Staple

What Is Yakult? A Brief History of the Japanese Yogurt Drink That Became a Twitter Sensation

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What Is Yakult? A Brief History of the Japanese Yogurt Drink That Became a Twitter Sensation

A Brief History of Pickles

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A Brief History of Pickles

The Delicious History of Pocky Sticks

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The Delicious History of Pocky Sticks

How Hot Sauce Became the World’s Favorite Condiment

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Revenge of the Curds: Remembering the Great Nottingham Cheese Riot of 1766

Some people will do anything for cheese.

What Is Tajin? A Brief History of Mexico's Citrusy, Spicy Phenomenon

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The Unexpected Origins of 20 Culinary Terms

Use your culinary skills and your knowledge of where these terms came from to impress in the kitchen.

The Fascinating History of the Hot Dog

A hot dog eating a hot dog.

The History of Restaurant Menus

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The Surprising Reason Why Ritz Crackers Have Scalloped Edges

Who needs a knife when you have a Ritz cracker?

A Brief History of Poutine

You don’t have to be in Quebec to tuck into a plate piled with poutine.

A Brief History of Ramen

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Learn About the Inventions That Changed Food History

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The Delectable History of Alabama White Barbecue Sauce

Alabama white sauce might look like ranch dressing, but it certainly doesn't taste like ranch dressing.

A Brief History of Chocolate

Over the course of its history, chocolate has gone from a sacred beverage to a sweet treat.