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Starbucks Holiday Drinks Are Back—And For Today Only, They Come With Reusable Red Cups
If you’ve been thinking about indulging in peppermint hot chocolate or a pumpkin spice latte, today’s the day to do it.
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What's Inside a Can of Red Bull?
The caffeine in Red Bull can compete with your morning coffee, and Red Bull’s taurine has nothing to do with an actual bull.
The Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish in Each State
From sweet potato casserole to green bean casserole, these are the side dishes people are eating around the U.S. on Thanksgiving.
What Happens When You Let a Glass of Soda Sit Out for 3 Months? This Timelapse Shows You (and It's Not Pretty)
Temponaut Timelapse filmed the decomposition of a glass of cola over 105 days, and the results aren't pretty.
How Costco's 'Kirkland Signature' Got Its Name
Unlike other stores, Costco only has one private label—but 'Kirkland Signature' wasn’t the founder's first choice.
Brew Café-Quality Coffee and Espresso With the Starbucks Verismo System
The Starbucks Verismo System allows you to brew your favorite coffee and espresso from home at the push of a button.
Election Day Used to Be Celebrated With Election Cake—a Boozy, Sugar-Filled Treat That Bakeries Across America Are Reviving
Before women could vote, they contributed to Election Day celebrations the old-fashioned way: by baking fruitcakes.
25 Offbeat Holidays You Can Celebrate in November
In between preparing for Thanksgiving and doing some early holiday shopping, be sure to take some time to celebrate these other, less well-known holidays.
Each State’s Favorite Doughnut, Mapped
The glazed doughnut is the time-tested favorite in more than a dozen states, but the zeitgeisty cronut could soon take the lead.
A Short, Sweet History of Candy Corn
Depending on which survey you’re looking at, candy corn is either the best or the worst Halloween candy ever created. Either way, here’s how it came to be.
McBroken: This Website Saves You a Trip to McDonald's By Telling You If Their Ice Cream Machine Is Down
No need to run to McDonald's to find out that the ice cream machine is busted. A new website tracks the availability of its deliciousness in real time.
What Really Happens When Food Goes Down the 'Wrong Pipe'?
It's a bit of an oversimplification, but the food you eat really can take a wrong turn before it hits your stomach.
Coca-Cola Is Discontinuing TaB After Almost 60 Years
It doesn’t have a huge fan base, but the people who run the website ‘ilovetab.com’ are going to be very upset about this.
8-Year-Old Twinkies Intrigue Fungus Experts
A Twinkie was found shriveled-up and hardened after eight years in a basement, and now scientists are searching for the fungus behind the transformation.
The Reason Stone Crabs Are So Expensive
The reason stone crabs are so expensive is also what makes them one of the most sustainable seafoods on Earth.
From Colonial Swill to Craft Craze: The History of Pumpkin Beer
The first pumpkin ales were brewed back in the 17th century as a beer of last resort. Today, they're part of a $600 million fall-flavored industry.
McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets Come In Just Four Shapes—Here’s Why
McDonald's Chicken McNuggets don't resemble any part of an actual chicken, but their shapes aren't random.
5 Simple Tips for Peeling Hardboiled Eggs
While a messy hardboiled egg you had to claw out of its shell is edible, it doesn't make for the prettiest breakfast. Use these tips instead.
Ireland's Supreme Court Rules That Subway's Bread Is Too Sugary to Be Called 'Bread'
While certain Subway bread types are healthier than others, the sugar content pushes them all toward the “dessert” end of the spectrum.
Dolly Parton Has Partnered With Williams Sonoma to Launch a Line of Holiday-Themed Home Goods
The popular singer and songwriter is offering cookie baking kits, aprons, and a gingerbread house shaped like the log cabin she grew up in.
There’s a Ghostbusters Frappuccino on Starbucks’s Secret Menu—Here’s How to Order One
If you're looking for a spooky way to celebrate the season, order this Ghostbusters-inspired off-menu item from Starbucks.
A Brief History of Mashed Potatoes
The story of mashed potatoes takes 10,000 years and traverses the mountains of Peru and the Irish countryside; it features cameos from Thomas Jefferson and a food scientist who helped invent a ubiquitous snack food.
Pizza Rodent Chuck E. Cheese's Origin Story Is Shockingly Depressing
Chuck E. Cheese loves to celebrate birthdays, and for good reason: He's an orphan who doesn't know when he was born.
Lindt Opened the World’s Largest Chocolate Museum in Switzerland, Complete With a 30-Foot-Tall Chocolate Fountain
There aren’t any 10-foot strawberries to dip in it, but there is a tasting room at the end of the tour.