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For some, this would be the worst thing to find in an Easter basket.

Not Everyone Loves Peeps, According to a New Survey

Peeps ranks as the last candy people hope to find in their Easter baskets, according to a 2022 survey.

How Do You Pronounce 'Caramel'?

Whether you say 'car-mel' or 'car-a-mel', your pronunciation of 'caramel' is technically correct.

There's a whole lot of history in that pint.

9 Fascinating Facts About IPA Beers

Though its origins are hazy, India pale ales first made their mark during the 18th century as hops became more important in the brewing process.

First-class passengers feasted on poached salmon with mousseline sauce.

11 Items From 'Titanic’s' Final Menus

From foie gras to consommé, this is what first-class passengers ate for their last meals aboard the RMS 'Titanic'.

The Real Reason Fast Food Workers Always Wear Hats

The visors, baseball caps, and paper hats worn by fast food workers serve a hygienic purpose as well as an aesthetic one.

8 Tasty Facts About Burger King

Though McDonald’s is widely considered the reigning king of fast-food burgers, Burger King has always been a perennial contender for the throne.

Pucker your mouth when you eat something sour? You're not the only one.

Why Do We Make Weird Faces When We Taste Something Sour?

If you can't resist puckering your mouth when you lick a lemon or snack on Sour Patch Kids, you can thank evolution.

What Makes Sour Candy So Sour?

A special ingredient helps sour candy pack a mouth-puckering punch.

The Reason SPAM Is So Popular in Hawaii

Hormel calls the appetite for SPAM in the state “unmatched by any place in the world.”

Like a game of Russian roulette for your taste buds.

How Does Jelly Belly Create Its Weird Flavors?

From rotten eggs to stinky socks, the most bizarre Jelly Belly flavors often seem to come out of nowhere. Here’s how the brand actually creates those weird jelly beans.

What Exactly Is Greek Yogurt?

Every Greek yogurt starts out as regular yogurt—but there’s some extra straining involved.

How Werther’s Original Became the Go-To Candy of Grandparents

Let's just say there's more than one grandfather known as the “candy man” because he’s always passing out Werther’s Originals.

It's Chick-fil-A's pleasure to serve you.

Why Do Chick-fil-A Employees Say “My Pleasure” Instead of “You’re Welcome”?

If you say “my pleasure” before your Chick-fil-A cashier has a chance to utter it, you won’t score free food.

Should You Really Chill Cookie Dough Before Baking It? Yes—Here’s Why

The secret to making the best chocolate chip cookies ever isn’t in the ingredients.

You’re Not Imagining Things—Ranch Dressing Really Does Taste Better in Restaurants

When restaurants serve Hidden Valley Ranch, it often tastes better than the bottled stuff. Here's why.

10 Easy-to-Grow Plants for First-Time Gardeners

You won't need a green thumb to take care of these tough plants.

The Highest-Calorie Item on McDonald’s Menu Isn't What You Expect

When it comes to calories, burgers and fries aren't the worst offenders on the McDonald's menu.

Chipotle Is Employing a Tortilla Chip-Making Robot Named Chippy, and Has Programmed It to Make Some Imperfect Chips

Not every Chipotle chip has the same amount of salt and lime—and that’s one human “error” that Chippy purposely won’t fix.

KFC Australia Is Going Upscale With an 11-Course Tasting Menu

While many fast food fans find KFC fried chicken delicious, patrons may not normally associate their grease-laden buckets and gravy tubs with fine dining.

Yeah, we're not so sure about those toppings, either.

Why Do Round Pizzas Come in Square Boxes?

You can thank the cardboard industry.

What the Code on Your Egg Carton Really Means

Knowing the meaning of the three-digit code printed on every egg carton can help you choose a fresher product.

We'll all miss those five missing chips.

'Shrinkflation' Has Come for Your Doritos

Thanks to rising inflation costs, there are now five fewer chips in a bag of Doritos than there used to be.

Not Potato: World’s Heaviest Potato Is Actually Just a Gourd Outgrowth

The world’s heaviest potato just took a DNA test. Turns out, he’s 100 percent not a potato.

What Really Happens If You Can’t Pay Your Restaurant Bill?

Restaurant employees probably won’t make you wash dishes to settle the debt. Here’s what they might do instead.

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