When the first leaf of autumn falls and the first gust of cool wind comes, we all know that the holidays are just around the corner. Before Christmas arrives, Thanksgiving is celebrated all over the United States and Canada. And since pumpkins and squash were grown by the Natives, they brought these to the first […]
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Many traditional Asian dishes make use of chili peppers. One variant was even named chinense because it was believed to have originated in China. But did you know where chili peppers actually come from? Asian regions such as India, China, and Thailand are known for their spicy dishes, but they only discovered and used chili
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We all know how hotdogs come in packs of ten, and the buns come in packages of 8. The big question on everyone’s mind is, “why must they be uneven?” Heinz, the 150-year-old condiment company, finally decided to put an end to everyone’s suffering. But how? Heinz started a petition to encourage hot dog and
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One of the few foods that are considered quintessentially American is the hot dog. While it is difficult to pinpoint who actually invented this popular snack, experts say that it originated from Europe. But did you know there is a National Hot Dog and Sausage Council? The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council is located
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If there’s anything the Lone Star State is famous for, it’s their perfectly smoked and seasoned barbecue. Briskets, ribs, sausages, and more, if you’ve been to Texas, you’d know how perfect these are. But did you know you can actually take a course on Texas Barbecue? You can take a course on Texas Barbecue at
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Networking is essential in the world of business. Billion-dollar company heads are bound to have an impressive network of influential people. And we’ve heard about high-power friendships that last for decades. But did you know of the friendship between McDonald’s’ Ray Kroc and Walt Disney? Ray Kroc, the American businessman behind the success of McDonald’s,
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We all know nachos are a Mexican dish composed of chips topped off with a variety of toppings. But did you ever wonder how the fun and flavorful appetizer came to be? Nachos were invented by a maître d’ named Ignacio “Nacho” Anaya in the 1940s. A few customers were already seated at the restaurant
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McDonald’s can be found in almost every major city in the world. Sure, there are some non-standard franchises like the barbed wired building in Guantanamo Bay or the UFO-themed one Roswell, but did you know there is actually a stranger version of the restaurant floating around Canada? In 1986, the McBarge was opened for the
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Swiss cheese is known to be the healthiest of cheeses. In addition to being a great source of protein and calcium, it has lower sodium content and higher amounts of B12 and phosphorus compared to other cheeses. But did you know that the signature hole the Swiss cheese has is slowly disappearing? The holes in
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Smarties candies are one of the most iconic candies available. They have been part of our lives for years and have been used on several occasions. But did you know how these candies came to be? The Smarties candy was initially made by machines that were intended to make gunpowder pellets. These machines were very
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