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Cracker Barrel

In 2006, a Mother and Son were Convicted of Trying to Extort Money from Cracker Barrel. They Claimed That They Found a Dead Mouse in the Soup. The Restaurant Chain Filed Charges After a Necropsy Proved That the Mouse Had No Soup in its Lungs.

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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 […]

In 2006, a Mother and Son were Convicted of Trying to Extort Money from Cracker Barrel. They Claimed That They Found a Dead Mouse in the Soup. The Restaurant Chain Filed Charges After a Necropsy Proved That the Mouse Had No Soup in its Lungs. Read More »

Lobsters

Lobster Used to be Considered the Poor Man’s Protein Until the 1880s. Prisoners Would Start Complaining When They were Given Lobsters More Than Three Times a Week.

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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

Lobster Used to be Considered the Poor Man’s Protein Until the 1880s. Prisoners Would Start Complaining When They were Given Lobsters More Than Three Times a Week. Read More »

Lawrence Brewer

Texas No Longer Accepts “Last Meal” Requests for Death Row Inmates After Lawrence Brewer, A White Supremacist, and Convicted Murderer, Ordered a Feast and Refused to Eat It.

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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

Texas No Longer Accepts “Last Meal” Requests for Death Row Inmates After Lawrence Brewer, A White Supremacist, and Convicted Murderer, Ordered a Feast and Refused to Eat It. Read More »

Panera

The St. Louis Bread Company is Known as the Panera Outside of the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. The Name Change Came About in 1997 During the Company’s Expansion.

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In the Greater St. Louis area, the company is known as Saint Louis Bread Company and has over 100 locations. Products include bakery items, pasta, salads, sandwiches, soups, and specialty drinks. Flatbread pizzas will be added to the menu in 2020. But do you know when St. Louis Bread Company changed its name to Panera?

The St. Louis Bread Company is Known as the Panera Outside of the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. The Name Change Came About in 1997 During the Company’s Expansion. Read More »

Indian Food

India is not a Vegetarian Country. Only 20 to 30% of Indians are Vegetarians, Majority of the Population are Meat-Eaters.

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According to the 2011 Indian national census, India’s population was over 1.2 billion people, making it the world’s second-most populous country, accounting for 17.50% of the global population. The term Indian refers to nationality rather than ethnicity or language in India; the Indian nationality is made up of dozens of regional ethnolinguistic groups that reflect

India is not a Vegetarian Country. Only 20 to 30% of Indians are Vegetarians, Majority of the Population are Meat-Eaters. Read More »

Mongolian Beef

Mongolian Beef Served in Chinese Restaurants Do Not Come from Mongolia. They Actually Originate from Mongolian BBQ Shops in Taiwan. The Concept of the Mongolian BBQ Style was Created by a Taiwanese Entrepreneur in the 1950s.

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Many people who can’t handle the spice of dishes like Mapo Tofu or Kung Pao Chicken in Chinese restaurants prefer Mongolian beef. Its sweetness appeals to children, and even adventurous eaters consider it comfort food. The dish is made with flank steak, a lean and occasionally chewy cut of beef marinated in brown sugar, soy

Mongolian Beef Served in Chinese Restaurants Do Not Come from Mongolia. They Actually Originate from Mongolian BBQ Shops in Taiwan. The Concept of the Mongolian BBQ Style was Created by a Taiwanese Entrepreneur in the 1950s. Read More »

Mayonnaise

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

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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

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

Wendys

There are No Wendy’s in Europe because a Local Dutch Snackbar Owns the Wendy’s Trademark. The Giant Fast-Food Chain Has been in Legal Battle with the Snackbar for Years.

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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

There are No Wendy’s in Europe because a Local Dutch Snackbar Owns the Wendy’s Trademark. The Giant Fast-Food Chain Has been in Legal Battle with the Snackbar for Years. Read More »

Pasta

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

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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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The McDonald’s Character Grimace was Introduced as “Evil Grimace” and Stole Milkshakes

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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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