FOOD

When Corn Flakes Were Part of an Anti-Masturbation Crusade

In the 18th and 19th centuries, much of the world worked itself into a tizzy over the idea of people touching themselves.

Shellshock: Eggs Are Expensive Right Now—Here’s Why

Egg-flation is real, and it might be a minute before it gets better.

Why Do We Eat Chicken Wings on Super Bowl Sunday?

Americans consume more than 1 billion wings on Super Bowl Sunday, and we have sports bars to thank.

Science Has Figured Out the Most Germ-Ridden Spot in Your Kitchen, and It’s Going to Gross You Out

Sinks and countertops get all the bad press, but the most bacteria are actually lurking somewhere else.

The ’90s Called Pizza Hut, and They’re Bringing the Big New Yorker Pizza Back

Customers asked for it, and now Pizza Hut is bringing back the menu item from the ’90s for a limited time.

The World’s Best McDonald’s Is in Wales, According to a Michelin-Starred Chef

Chef Gareth Ward says, “Welshpool McDonald's is on a different level.”

Here’s How to Get Free Burger King Fries Every Week

Burger King’s Royal Perks program, which is free to join, promises its members lots of free French fries.

The 25 Best Pizzerias in the World

Do you have to go to Naples for a top-notch slice of ’za? No. Do you have to go there for the best slice in the world? Yes.

This Tourist Train in Japan Is Fueled By Salvaged Ramen Broth

Passengers on this open-air train are treated to the scent of ramen broth fumes.

This Simple Blueberry Crisp Recipe Is Perfect for Beginner Bakers

If you’re intimidated by baking, this easy blueberry crisp recipe from ICE is a great place to start.

Jell-O salads were an unforgettable food fad.

A Brief History of Jell-O Salad

From medieval aspics to lime and tuna concoctions, Jell-O salad has a surprisingly long history.

This at-home composter fits right on your countertop and can help make the whole process faster and less messy.

We Tried It: Is the Lomi Countertop Composter Worth the Investment?

Is the Lomi countertop composter truly a fast and easy way to get rid of food waste? Here's what happened when we tested it.

Strombolis and calzones might seem the same, but they actually differ in some crucial ways.

Calzone vs. Stromboli: What’s the Difference?

These pizzeria staples have a lot in common, but they’re not the same.

8 Facts About Gas Station Sensation Buc-ee's

The Texas convenience store chain has spotless bathrooms and an endless supply of Beaver Nuggets.

Not all sesame seed ingredients are this obvious.

Allergic to Sesame Seeds? A New Food Labeling Law Is Going to Make Things Worse

Thanks to a stringent new FDA mandate, food suppliers are now adding sesame to products that didn’t previously contain it.

Cacao vs. Cocoa: What's the Difference?

‘Cacao’ and ‘cocoa’ started out as synonyms—but there’s a little more to unpack in today’s product labels.

The 10 Most Ordered Foods of 2022, According to Grubhub

From burritos to pad thai, these dishes were what Grubhub users were craving the most this year.

Ring in the New Year Like a Scot With First Footing—As Long as You Have Dark Hair

If you’re at a New Year’s Eve party in Scotland, don’t be surprised if a guest leaves the house a few minutes before midnight just so that they can re-enter as the first footer after the bells.

Mental Floss readers wanted to know all about dogs, dogs, and dogs in 2022.

Our 40 Most Popular Stories of 2022

In 2022, Mental Floss readers had trucks, dogs, food, Wordle, and the royal family on their minds.

This Recipe for Roasted Root Vegetables Is the Perfect Winter Side Dish

You can use carrots, parsnips, turnips, or all of the above in this simple recipe for roasted root vegetables from the Institute of Culinary Education.

Turkeys don’t really rise from the ashes like phoenixes do.

The Tragic Tale of Charles Dickens’s Last Christmas Turkey

Charles Dickens appreciated a prize turkey as much as Ebenezer Scrooge did. And on Christmas Eve 1869, his was missing.

11 Holiday Cookies From Around the World

From pizzelle to vanillekipferl, cookies are an important part of holidays no matter where you celebrate.

Making chocolate lava cake at home is easier than you may think.

How to Make Restaurant-Quality Chocolate Lava Cake With Just 5 Ingredients

ICE’s lead recreational chef-instructor Roger Sitrin always has this 5-ingredient molten lava cake in his freezer in case guests drop by.

What’s this? What’s this? There’s coffee everywhere!

Bones Coffee’s ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Blends Are Fit for a Pumpkin King

Caffeine addicts of every age, wouldn’t you like to see something strange?

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