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Mayonnaise

Commercially Produced Mayonnaise has High Acidity. The Growth of Food-Borne Pathogenic Bacteria is Slowed, and the Product Does Not Require Refrigiration.

Mayonnaise is often made by emulsifying eggs, oil, and lemon juice, or vinegar. The condiment has a thick and creamy consistency and is commonly used in sandwiches and salads. But did you know that commercially-made mayonnaise does not need to be refrigerated? Commercially produced mayonnaise has a high enough acidity to slow the growth of […]

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Pasta

Today, There are Over 350 Recognized Pasta Types in Italy, But in the 13th Century, there were Only Four Main Types

Historians believe Marco Polo introduced pasta to Italy after exploring the east back in the 13th Century. However, there is evidence that shows that pasta can be traced back as far as the 4th Century BC. But did you know there were only four main types of pasta back then? In Italy presently, there are

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Ice Machine Ice and Bacteria

There are Some Strains of Bacteria That Can Survive in Very Low Temperatures that You Can Get Sick from Consuming Contaminated Ice

The common misconception is that bacteria can not thrive in extremely low temperatures. However, studies show how some E. coli and Salmonella strains can survive in freezing temperatures. But can consuming contaminated ice make you sick? Certain bacteria can survive in extremely cold conditions, and the ice of neglected ice machines has become a breeding

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Cool Whip

Dr. William A. Mitchell was the Bright Mind Behind Pop Rocks, Tang and Cool Whip

Dr. William A. Mitchell was an American food chemist who worked for General Foods Corporation between 1941 and 1976. During his entire career, he was able to register about 70 patents. But do you know what else he invented that is quite popular today? Dr. William A. Mitchell was a food chemist from the United

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Human Bone Bread

Parisians Used to Grind Human Bones in Order to Make Flour for Bone Bread

In the 15th and 16th centuries, the average French citizen consumed about 1.5 to 2.5 pounds of bread on a daily basis, while the wealthy could afford to consume meat and two liters of wine every day. Bread was the mainstay of the poor’s diet. When wheat became limited, the French faced hunger which led

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Drive Thru

The First McDonald’s Drive-Thru was Intended for Soldiers Who were Unable to Leave Their Vehicles While in Uniform

In 1975, McDonald’s built the first drive-thru lane in the United States. There were drive-in restaurants before this, but there were no drive-thrus where customers would place their orders at curbside speakers. Carhops, typically seen on rollerskates, would then deliver food orders directly to customers’ automobiles. But did you know the first drive-thru was intended

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Wallstreet food exhange

The Exchange Buffet, a Restaurant on Wall Street, Operated on the Honor System Where Customers Would Tally Their Own Bills

The Exchange Buffet opened in 1885 and closed in 1946. It was often considered the first cafeteria restaurant. They were popular with servicemen in downtown military offices, college students, and office clerks during the war. Clients were sometimes third or fourth-generation customers. But do you know how effective the system was? The Exchange Buffet on

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Hornets

Honeybees Smear Their Hive Entrances with Animal Poop to Ward off Murder Hornets

Murder Hornets are a grave threat to honeybees. These hornets can easily destroy a hive in a matter of hours. They would feed on larvae and decapitate bees in its way. But did you know that honeybees utilize animal poop to discourage a murder hornet invasion? To ward off deadly hornets, honeybees spread animal poop

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Casa Sanchez Tattoo Promotion

People Got Free Tacos for Life from Casa Sanchez for Getting the Restaurant’s Logo Tattooed

Tacos are a traditional Mexican dish that has become such a hit all over the globe. Casa Sanchez, a restaurant in San Francisco, offered Free Tacos for Life to anyone who would get their logo tattooed on them. But what happened after the restaurant’s closure in 2012? People who obtained the “free tacos for life”

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