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How Did A US Immigration Law Fuel the Boom of Chinese Restaurants in the States?

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America’s history is riddled with racism and xenophobia. There are several accounts of discrimination towards different nationalities who migrate into the United States. Lawmakers tried their best to eliminate the influx of foreign immigrants in the country, but everyone still wanted the American Dream. But did you know that the Chinese found a loophole in […]

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What Was the Role of Fish and Chips During the War?

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Fish and chips, a simple dish consisting of deep-fried fish with a side of fried potato, is considered as the United Kingdom’s national meal. It is available in most English restaurants and can be served with various twists. But did you know this simple meal played a significant role for the English during the World

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When Did McDonald’s First Have A Drive-Thru?

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Pig Stands Incorporated first introduced the drive-ins in 1921. By the 70s, the drive-ins were replaced by the drive-thru in the United States. But did you know where and when did McDonald’s have their first drive-thru? The first McDonald’s drive-thru was installed in a branch based in Sierra Vista, Arizona, near Fort Huachuca. This was

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Where Did Authorities Find The Roofman’s Lair?

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In the 1990s and early 2000s, a crime spree targeting fast-food chains started from the Bay Area to Massachusetts. The burglar called himself the Roofman. His nickname explained how he broke into the restaurants. But did you know where he would hide after committing his crimes? Former US Army Reservist Jeffery Allen Manchester, “The Roofman,”

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Why Did McDonald’s Redesign Their McFlurry Cups?

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A trip to McDonald’s usually ends with one of their best-selling desserts. None of these are more famous than the beloved McFlurry. But did you know that the tasty dessert, or rather its packaging, was a grave threat to a certain animal? In 2006, McDonald’s redesigned their McFlurry cups. The British Hedgehog Preservation Society found

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What Caused the Great Clam Chowder War of 1939?

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It is believed that the clam chowder we are all familiar with today was introduced by the French, Nova Scotian, and British Settlers. This eventually became a staple dish by the 1700s. While there are different variations of the dish, did you know that it was illegal to use tomatoes in the soup? Cleveland Sleeper,

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Why Was The Filet-O-Fish Sandwich Created?

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The Filet-O-Fish is the only seafood-based option at McDonald’s. It is often deemed the semblance of a relatively healthy meal at the fast-food giant. But did you ever wonder why the fish sandwich was created in the first place? A McDonald’s Franchise owner noticed that the sales of hamburgers would plummet every Friday, especially since Western Christians

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How Did Starving Artists Pay for Their Drinks at the Cafe de la Rotonde?

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Many known artists in the early 1900s struggled to earn a living. Many of them flocked to the city of Montparnasse to live out their dreams and enjoy the company of other artists in the same situation. But did you know that a cafe owner in Paris developed an ingenious way to help out artists

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Who Owns the Hard Rock Cafe?

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The Hard Rock Cafe is a known chain of theme restaurants that were founded by Isaac Tigrett and Peter Morton in 1971 in the United Kingdom. Today, their headquarters is located in Davie, Florida, in the United States. But do you know who the current owners of the entire chain are? The Seminole Tribe of

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