Food Facts
The advantages, and disadvantages, of ‘squround’ ice cream containers
Ice cream is frequently sold by the pint, the cone, the sandwich and the “squround.”
Is there any truth to the ‘5-second rule’?
Pick it up and eat it, or nah?
Why is a Twix called a ‘Twix’?
Twix has explained the meaning of its name in the past, but it’s rarely mentioned in the advertising campaigns.
The Girl Scouts didn’t sell cookies during WWII. Here’s what they sold instead
Due to wartime rationing during World War II, the production of Girl Scout cookies was halted for the 1944 and 1955 season. But instead of halting their fundraising activities altogether, the Scouts pivoted and began selling non-food items.
The hierarchy behind the Hawaiian shirts at Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s employees wear a variety of different shirts, hoodies and button-ups. But do the shirts indicate anything?
What exactly is Grimace? McDonald’s has revealed the answer
Just what the heck are we looking at, here?
You won’t believe what Denny’s was originally called
Denny’s, the diner chain that introduced America to Grand Slams and Moons Over My Hammy, began its life as something else entirely.
What is the flavor of bubblegum? It’s actually a mix of 4 components
Just which fruits and spices are we tasting when we chew bubblegum?
Should an ‘authentic’ carrot cake have raisins in it?
Even people who don’t like carrots can find enjoyment in a slice of carrot cake. But if you plop some raisins into the mix, well, that’s enough to drive some people nuts.
The not-so-secret meaning behind In-N-Out’s palm trees
In-N-Out is harboring a not-so-hidden secret about its restaurants, and no, it has nothing to with “animal-style” fries.