The legal age to drive a car in the United States is 16. It has always been a major life event for someone turning 16 to get their driver’s license, but in the past 35 years, the interest in learning to drive amongst teenagers has significantly dropped. But did you know an 8-year-old boy from […]
Pranking one another is a common routine among rock and roll musicians that helps them relieve stress while on the road. There’s always an incorrigible prankster among band members, and in Black Sabbath, that was lead guitarist Tony Iommi, who was notorious for pulling pranks with tragic outcomes. But did you know that a supposed
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc., simply known as Cracker Barrel, is a Southern-themed restaurant and gift store chain in the United States. Dan Evins founded the company in 1969, with its first location in Lebanon, Tennessee. But did you know that the restaurant chain actually filed charges against a mother and son who tried
Carbonara is an Italian pasta dish that originated in Rome. It is made with eggs, hard cheese like Pecorino Roman or Parmigiano-Reggiano, cured pork, and black pepper. But did you ever wonder how the dish came to be? Carbonara did not exist prior to World War II and was most likely inspired by US military
Coca-Cola, also known as Coke, is a carbonated soft drink produced by the Coca-Cola Company. It was invented in the late nineteenth century in Atlanta, Georgia, by John Stith Pemberton as a temperance drink and patent medicine. But do you know how many drinks this company sells in a day? Over 1.9 billion servings of
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Mars Incorporated is a multinational American manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other products. But they are more popularly known for their Snickers, Milky Way, M&M, and Skittles brands. But do you know who owns the leading manufacturer of sweets? Mars Incorporated, the maker of Snickers, Milky Way, M&Ms, Skittles, and other candies, is still
Cheese is an essential component of classic grilled cheese, and the queso makes it melty and delicious. American cheese, whether bright orange or pristine white, sold in a huge block or individually wrapped in plastic, is a time-honored component of many American recipes and diets. But did you know American Cheese is actually a combination
Due to their popularity and high demand, lobsters today are quite expensive. In addition, lobsters are difficult to catch and are best served fresh. As a result, the process of catching them up until preparing the meal requires many skills and resources. All of these factors contribute to the high cost of lobsters. But did
The last meal of a condemned prisoner is a customary ritual before execution. In many countries, the prisoner is given the right, within limits, to choose his or her last meal. But did you know Texas no longer allows this? After Lawrence Brewer, a convicted murderer, ordered a feast and refused to eat it in
The term taffy is used in the United States, whereas toffee is used in the United Kingdom. According to those researching their histories, both gained popularity during the 19th century. But do you know the difference between Saltwater Taffy and Regular Taffy? There is actually no distinction between “saltwater” and regular taffy. It is a
