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Was Crisco Invented for Use as a Submarine Lubricant?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Dec 9, 2023 Some rumors claim a German chemist invented Crisco shortening to lubricate Germany's U-boat fleet.
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Were Hush Puppies Fried Cornmeal Thrown by Escaping Slaves at Dogs to Prevent Tracking?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Oct 14, 2023 This Southern side dish has many origin stories.
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Was the 'Bell Beefer' Burger Among Taco Bell's First Offerings?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Oct 12, 2023 The fast food chain's only burger appeared to be obsolete.
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Is candy corn flavored ranch dressing real?

Hidden Valley Ranch Unveils Candy Corn-Flavored Ranch Dressing?

Written by:
David Emery
Sep 19, 2023 And just in time for Halloween!
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Food Preservatives Delay How Fast Human Corpses Decompose?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Sep 16, 2023 We presented the question to the director of forensic anthropology at Western Carolina University.
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A logo that says "Wendy's Old-Fashioned Hamburgers" below a red-haired girl with pigtails wearing a blue dress is at the top of the image. Below, the word "SuperBar" is in orange and red. "The word "Super" is in red with orange outlining, while the word "Bar" is in orange with red outlining. Both words are underline. At the bottom in white, it says, "After 4 p.m. and All Day Weekends."

Did You Know Wendy's Offered a 'SuperBar' All-You-Can-Eat Buffet from 1988 to 1998?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sep 15, 2023 One TikTok post from January 2022 claimed to show a 1988 news report about the buffet, with patr ...
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'Annual Pierogi Harvest' Goes Viral Thanks to AI Fakery

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Aug 30, 2023 Pierogi dumplings are one of the most beloved Polish comfort foods. They are not, however, grown ...
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Pics Show a Vagina Under a Microscope?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Aug 16, 2023 Corners of the internet have circulated images like this — a purported zoomed-in look at a vagin ...
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A Reddit post shows portions of a lawsuit that compares Taco Bell's Crunchwrap Supreme and Grande Crunchwrap. The food that is claimed to be advertised has much bigger portions than the food on the right.

Were These Photos Used in a False Advertising Lawsuit Against Taco Bell?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Aug 2, 2023 The side-by-side images supposedly compared Crunchwraps as advertised with customers' real-life ...
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Do Humans Share 50% of Their DNA with Bananas?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Jul 4, 2023 "Does that make eating a banana 50% cannibalism?"
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Eating dude food conjures not just manliness, however. There’s patriotism, too.

'Dude Food' is Patriotic? This Historian Doesn't Think So

Written by:
The Conversation
Oct 6, 2022 The celebration of generous portions, meat and fat as masculine and patriotic would have been al ...
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Is Parmesan Cheese Made Using the Stomach Linings of Calves?

Written by:
Damakant Jayshi
Apr 15, 2023 Some Parmesan cheeses (and other varieties) contain rennet, an enzyme traditionally taken from i ...
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An ad says, "Seniors May Qualify For $900 to Cover Groceries Thanks to the "Healthy Allowance" Program." The ad says "Misleading" over it.

No, Standard Medicare Doesn't Cover 'Grocery Benefit Programs'

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Mar 26, 2023 Watch out for ads claiming you get hundreds of dollars in groceries a month.
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vintage ads and recipes tout 7-up and milk as a family favorite

Is This Vintage '7-Up and Milk' Promotion Real?

Written by:
David Emery
Mar 6, 2023 Tastes change, what can we say?
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A rumor said that the US government was pushing a new food pyramid that claimed Lucky Charms was healthier than steak or ground beef.

About That 'Lucky Charms Are Healthier than Steak' Food Pyramid

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jan 16, 2023 We looked for the truth behind claims that the U.S. government funded a new "food pyramid" chart ...
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Old roast turkey recipe calls for stuffing made with unpopped popcorn and is ready when the popcorn blows the ass off the turkey.

Is This Popcorn Turkey Stuffing Recipe Real?

Written by:
David Emery
Nov 13, 2022 We've seen bad Thanksgiving turkey recipes in our time, but this one really, really blows.
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Why Is There a Little Plastic 'Table' in Your Pizza Delivery Box?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Nov 1, 2022 Known in the restaurant industry as a "pizza saver," the gadget had very practical origins.
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Two young Jewish girls (females age 07 and 11) baking challah bread in home kitchen for Sabbath Jewish holiday dinner.

Historian: Cookbooks Play an Influential Role in How Jews Mark Rosh Hashana

Written by:
katrinaaman
Sep 26, 2022 The recipes have shaped the foods that American Jews have eaten, guiding what scholars call “ver ...
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Does the club in club sandwich stand for chicken lettuce under bacon?

Does 'Club' in 'Club Sandwich' Stand for 'Chicken Lettuce Under Bacon'?

Written by:
David Emery
Sep 2, 2022 The ever-popular club sandwich dates back at least to the late 1800s, which is more than can be ...
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Food, Bread

Do Canadians Buy Loose Peanut Butter in Plastic Wrap Packaging?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Jul 20, 2021 PB&J does not stand for peanut butter and jars.
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