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Growing fresh produce from scraps is easier than you may realize.

5 Fruits and Vegetables You Can Regrow from Scraps

With a glass of water and a windowsill, you can regrow avocado pits, green onion ends, and other vegetable scraps into new plants.

Apple once tried to take a bite out of the video gaming market.

8 Brands That Went Off-Brand

Plenty of consumer brands have abandoned their core market to try something new. Sometimes it works, and sometimes you wind up with Bic pantyhose.

Winnipeg is the Slurpee Capital of the World.

How Winnipeg, Canada, Became the Slurpee Capital of the World

Despite six-month winters and sub-zero temperatures, Winnipeg moves more Slurpees than anywhere else.

Bake New Desserts Every Month With This Subscription Box of Fresh Ingredients

The Mix Box comes with fresh, pre-measured ingredients and step-by-step instructions for those who love to bake, but don't want to deal with prep.

Beak Havoc: Ravens Keep Stealing Quality Meats From Costco Shoppers in Anchorage, Alaska

Quoth the Raven: “I am going to steal those short ribs straight from your cart and there’s nothing you can do about it. Caw!”

Margarine vs. Butter: What’s the Difference—and Which Is Healthier?

Butter and margarine are made from different ingredients, but that doesn't automatically make one product healthier than the other.

Why Do Restaurants Serve Free Bread?

Many restaurants keep a basket full of carbs on the table. Why are so many eateries eager to serve up filling—and free—food?

The entrance to a Sheetz convenience store in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.

11 Made to Order Facts About Sheetz

For people in a swath of the country, Sheetz is an unwritten item on the itinerary of any journey of more than 40 miles.

Brown Eggs vs. White Eggs: What’s the Difference?

The color of an egg's shell says nothing about its quality. The only difference between brown eggs and white eggs lies in the breed of the chicken that laid them.

Make the Perfect Whipped Coffee at Home in Less Than 5 Minutes

If you missed the whipped coffee trend last year, it's not too late to learn the three-ingredient recipe and mix up your coffee routine.

Cascatelli, the World’s Newest Pasta Shape, Is a Game-Changer

Dan Pashman of The Sporkful food podcast spent three years researching and designing a new pasta shape named cascatelli, and now you can buy it.

The Surprising History of the Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

In honor of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, we’re taking a look back at the somewhat surprising history of the sandwich.

A hairy situation in more ways than one.

Hair in Your Food Is Gross—But Is It Dangerous to Your Health?

The FDA Food Code recommends food service employees wear “hair restraints,” but it might be more for appearance’s sake than safety.

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Map Shows the Most Affordable Michelin-Starred Meals Around the World

From France to San Francisco, this map shows where you can get a Michelin-starred meal without draining your bank account.

Your Herbal Tea Isn’t Actually Tea at All—Here’s Why

True tea comes from leaves of the 'Camellia sinensis' plant. All other beverages commonly labeled 'tea' are technically tisane.

We all scream for Dolly Parton-inspired ice cream.

Jeni’s Teams Up With Dolly Parton on a Delicious New Ice Cream Flavor to Benefit Her Imagination Library

The latest Jeni’s ice cream flavor will make you miss the strawberry pretzel 'salad' from old family potlucks.

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How Do You Acquire an "Acquired Taste"?

Why do coffee, hot peppers, bleu cheese, and other foods only appeal to us as we get older? It has nothing to do with "maturing" taste buds.

'Clang, clang, clang' went the cookie tray.

The Reason Why Baking Sheets Clang in the Oven—And How to Avoid It

Metal expands, which you can’t exactly prevent—but certain baking sheets weather the storm better than others.

Spots on eggs are a common--and usually harmless--occurrence.

Why Do Eggshells Sometimes Have Weird Bumps and Spots?

Despite rigorous quality control, eggs can sometimes arrive in stores with strange bumps or discolorations. Here's how to tell when it's cause for concern.

Cocaine wine enthusiast Pope Leo XIII waves to the camera.

Vin Mariani: The Cocaine-Infused Wine Beloved by Popes and Presidents

Vin Mariani, a 19th-century wine, contained a potent jolt of coca leaves—which prompted Pope Leo XIII to sing its praises.

A promising young restaurateur, ready to be called a restauranteur for the rest of her career.

Why Is There No N in Restaurateur?

If you’ve been spelling ‘restaurateur’ with an ‘n’ for your entire life, don't feel bad. But here’s why you’re wrong.

Watch Scientists in Iceland Cook Hot Dogs on Lava From an Active Volcano

When the long-dormant Geldingardalsgos volcano erupted in Iceland this month, scientists took the opportunity to have a lava-fueled barbecue.

One of the World's Spiciest Hot Sauces Is Two Times Hotter Than Pepper Spray

Mad Dog 357 Plutonium No. 9—one of the hottest hot sauces in the world—packs 9 million Scoville Heat Units, which is more than four times as much as a Carolina Reaper and nearly twice as much as pepper spray.

Girl Scouts sell cookies in New York City.

10 Tasty Facts About Girl Scout Cookies

Girl Scouts are synonymous with cookies, and they should be. In just a few weeks each year, Girls Scouts sell more cookies than Oreo.

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