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The Origin of Toasting Drinks
Steph B. asks: Why do we make toasts with drinks and why is it called that? Humans throughout history have made a habit of basing a great deal of our traditions and customs around
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Granny Smith Apples are Named After a Real Granny Smith
Today I found out that Granny Smith apples are named after a real Granny Smith. Maria Ann Sherwood was born into a farming family in England in 1799. Because of her parents’ work, she
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The Origin of Pizza
Paul asks: Who made the first pizza? Pizza has become such a staple of the modern diet that certain people, often found in Computer Science labs at 2 a.m. the world over, practically consider
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Myth or Fact: The Human Body Craves Foods That Have Nutrients It Currently is Short On
Rick A. asks: Is it true that your body craves foods that have things in it your body currently needs? Have you ever gotten up in the middle of the night and absolutely had
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The History of Cheese
The story goes something like this: an ancient Arab sets out on a journey across the desert. In preparation, he puts a ration of milk into a handy sheep’s stomach to transport it. (Those
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The Difference Between Green and Black Olives
Nathan asks: What’s the difference between green and black olives? The primary difference between green and black olives is simply the point at which they are harvested. Green olives are picked before they are
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Graham Crackers Were Originally Meant to Be Part of a Diet Thought to Curb Sexual Urges
Between 1820 and 1830, America was in the midst of a health craze. Sylvester Graham, the creator of the graham cracker, was on scene with a diet plan he thought ought to increase physical
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The Accidental Invention of the Chocolate Chip Cookie
It’s difficult to imagine that the chocolate chip cookie, one of the world’s most beloved sweet treats, was actually invented by accident. The invention of the chocolate chip cookie happened in 1930 when Ruth
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Why Mustard is Yellow
Today I found out why mustard is yellow. A common misconception is that yellow mustard (the kind you put on your hot dog) is yellow because of the mustard seed. This is not true.
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Häagen-Dazs and Frusen Glädjé are Both American Companies
Today I found out that both Häagen-Dazs and Frusen Glädjé are American companies, something that may come as a shock to the many people who assumed – and presumably still assume in some cases – that
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