A British traveler will feel quite at home in Bermuda, even though the climate there is warmer and brighter than anything possibly experienced in the British Isles. Many of the 60,000 people who live on the island are housed in pastel-colored limestone buildings with architecture reminiscent of British towns and villages. But did you know […]
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
There are more than six thousand Wendy’s restaurants worldwide. However, it wasn’t easy for them to spread out to different countries because of high operation costs. But did you know there are no Wendy’s in Europe? A Dutch businessman Raymond Warrens opened a snack bar named after his daughter Wendy in 1988. In 1995, he
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
While it was speculated that Grimace was made to be a taste bud, McDonald’s implied that the character’s identity is actually fluid. He could embody a blob or even a milkshake. But did you know that the character wasn’t always what we recognized him as today? Grimace was originally called “Evil Grimace.” He had four
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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
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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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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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
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
