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Fearless Man Slices 26 Watermelons on His Stomach in 60 Seconds, Setting New Record

"My first reaction is I’m relieved that I didn’t kill myself."

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Recall Alert: Swiss Rolls And Bread Sold at Walmart and Food Lion Linked to Salmonella

Check your kitchen pantry.

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The Annual Festivals That Draw the Most People in Every State

Some states draw huge crowds every year for some pretty quirky events.

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You Can Cook (Food) With Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul in the Original Breaking Bad RV

All you have to do is donate to charity.

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Scientists Just Found the Oldest Known Piece of Bread

It's a little like a pita, but grittier.

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6 Signs You're Getting Hangry

Check yourself before you wreck yourself.

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Sam's Club Brings $.99 Polish Hot Dogs to All Stores After They're Cut From Costco's Food Courts

The rival bulk retail chain is attempting win over some scorned Costco customers.

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'Lime Disease' Could Give You a Nasty Rash This Summer

Squeeze with caution.

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Why Eating From a Smaller Plate Might Not Be an Effective Dieting Trick

It's a popular shortcut to eating less, but does it work?

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10 Winning Facts about Wheaties

There weren't always athletes on the front of the Wheaties box.

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Candytopia, the Interactive Art Installation Made of Sweet Treats, Is Coming to New York City

Brace yourselves for the sugar rush.

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Drinking Up to Eight Cups of Coffee a Day Could Help You Live Longer

Time to brew another pot.

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20 Obvious Things Confirmed by Science

Brace yourself. These are shocking developments.

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It's 7-Eleven Day—Which Means Free Slurpees for Everyone

You have between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. to snag your drink.

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11 (Mostly) Inedible Ingredients Photographers Use to Get Food Ready for Its Close-Up

From hairspray to shoe polish, a lot of decidedly non-tasty substances go into making your favorite dishes camera-ready.

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Recall: Del Monte Vegetable Trays Have Sickened More Than 200

There has been an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness.

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41 Crave-Worthy Facts About White Castle

White Castle may not be the largest burger chain, but it might just have the fast food world's most devoted following.

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Making the 'World's Best Mac and Cheese' at Home Is Easier Than You Think

The secret is three different cheeses.

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Banana Panic! Is the Fruit Really on the Brink of Extinction?

In short: yes and no.

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Popcorn Might Be the Cheap, Biodegradable Robot Power Source of the Future

All you need is heat to make it work.

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It Only Takes an Hour for Bacteria to Spoil Your Picnic Foods

Don't let food gone bad ruin your summer.

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You Could Design Cadbury’s Next Chocolate Bar

Put your Willy Wonka skills to the test.

Nathan’s Famous is a staple of Coney Island.

14 Hot and Juicy Facts About Nathan's Famous

Nathan's hot dogs are as American as, well, Nathan's hot dog eating contest.

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Sorry, Suckers: Seattle Becomes First U.S. City to Ban Plastic Straws and Utensils

Dealers of illicit straws could be fined $250.