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Dave Thomas

Who Came Up With KFC’s Rotating Bucket Sign?

Kentucky Fried Chicken, or KFC for short, has grown from a backroom in a fuel station in the middle of nowhere to become the de facto chicken fast food restaurant chain in the world. Today it enjoys a massive global presence, and its food is enjoyed by millions of people every day. But did you

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Moxie

What is the Oldest Bottled Soft Drink in the US?

Dr. John Pemberton sold the first glass of Coca-Cola on May 8, 1886, at Jacobs’ Pharmacy in downtown Atlanta. In its first year, Coca-Cola was a new refreshment, serving nine drinks on a daily basis. But do you know what the oldest bottled soft drink brand was available in the US? Moxie is the country’s

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Pizza Hut

Which Restaurant Chain was the Largest Purchaser of Kale in The United States?

Kale or leaf cabbage is a nutritional superstar packed with different micronutrients, vitamins, and minerals. This leafy green became quite popular in the 1990s. Joshua McFadden started using kale in his salad, and the rest is history. But did you know, that there is one restaurant chain that is known to purchase the most amount

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Seinfield

Why is Jerry Seinfeld Banned from The Original Soupman?

The Original Soupman is a soup restaurant business founded by Ali Al Yeganeh and is based on Yeganeh’s first restaurant, Soup Kitchen International. But did you know that the famous sitcom actor and comedian, Jerry Seinfeld was banned from Yeganeh’s soup stall?  Jerry Seinfeld is banned from going to the New York soup stall that

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Are Chocolates Getting Smaller and More Expensive?

Chocolate comes from roasted and ground cacao pods and is turned into the solid-formed sweet that we all know and love. But over the years, consumers have noticed the change in the size and prices of chocolate. Are chocolates getting more expensive? Between 2014 and 2018, the BBC examined 19 chocolate items and discovered that

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Baked Mac

When Was Boxed Macaroni and Cheese Invented?

Macaroni and cheese more popularly known as mac and cheese in the US is a dish made with cooked macaroni pasta and a cheddar cheese sauce. Other components, such as breadcrumbs or meat, can be added to the recipe as well. While we are all familiar with this cheesy pasta dish, did you ever wonder

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Popcorn

Where Did Popcorn Come From?

Popcorn is a popular snack for moviegoers. It is known to be one of the healthiest snacks because it has a whole grain with high fiber which is closely linked to lower heart disease and even addresses other health concerns. But have you ever wondered who discovered popcorn and where did it come from? The

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Philly Cheese

Where was Philadelphia Cream Cheese First Made?

Philadelphia Cream Cheese was founded in 1872 and is now owned by Kraft Heinz. It is one of the world’s best-selling cream cheese brands. But did you know where the brand of cream cheese was first made? Philadelphia Cream Cheese was actually invented in New York and has never been produced in the city of

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