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10 Meaty Facts About McDonald's McRib Sandwich

Ready or not, it's back!

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Dorcas Reilly, the Woman Who Invented the Green Bean Casserole, Dies at 92

She never expected the dish to be so popular.

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This $800 Countertop Pizza Oven Could Help You Break Your Delivery Habit

It costs less than the average American spends on delivery and takeout each year.

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CrunchCup: This Innovative Travel Mug Makes Sure Your Cereal Never Gets Soggy

Don't let mushy cereal ruin your morning.

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An American Sign Language Starbucks Has Opened in Washington, D.C.

It's conveniently located near the world's only liberal arts college for Deaf students.

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Celebrate National Boston Cream Pie Day by Trying the Original Recipe

In 1996, the treat was declared the official dessert of Massachusetts, cementing its place in our cookbooks—and taste buds—for good.

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The Question that Baffled Britain's High Court: Are Pringles Potato Chips?

When is a potato chip not a potato chip? For two years, Britain's court system pondered this most mysterious question.

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How Microwaving Food Affects Its Nutritional Value

Are you quick-cooking your vitamins away?

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These Food Pun Coasters Are Fun for the Whole Family

Extra cheesy.

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Wisconsin Brewery Rolls Out a Candy Corn Beer

The confection that everyone loves to hate—in liquid form.

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Florida Waffle House Is Giving Away Free Food to Hurricane Michael Victims

Even a Category 4 storm is no match for the beloved restaurant chain.

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There's an Easier Way to Use a Cheese Grater

And it's a game changer.

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Want to Save the Environment? Eat Less Meat

"Flexitarian" diets are in.

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Each State's Favorite Celebrity Chef

From Mary Berry to Guy Fieri.

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Europe's First Underwater Restaurant Is Now Taking Reservations

For a truly dramatic experience, the architects suggest going during a storm.

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The Science Behind the U.S. Military's Super Sandwich

Your tax dollars at work!

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Step Up Your Baking Game With This Super-Easy Homemade Pie Crust

Martha Stewart has the secret to achieving flaky crusts every time.

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13 Discontinued Taco Bell Menu Items

Yo quiero enchirito.

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Got Deer Milk? New Zealand Does

The powdered milk is said to be "savory."

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Anthony Bourdain Is the Subject of a New Class at Louisiana's Nicholls State University

Enrollment for "Anthony Bourdain and His Influencers" opens this month.

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Australian Zoo Says Fruit Is Now Too Sugary for Its Animals

You won't see one of its monkeys munching a banana.

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Artificial Ingredients Have Been Removed From McDonald's Classic Burgers

Included are Big Macs and cheeseburgers.

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World's First Fully Automated Indoor Farm Is Being Built in Ohio

Forget everything you thought you knew about life on a farm.

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9 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Chefs

They really don't mind if you send a dish back.