The 10 Best—and the 10 Worst—Halloween Candies
(via Mental Floss) As soon as October hits, debates on hot-button political issues take a backseat to what might be
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Food
A New Cookbook Traces the Surprising Histories of Famous Dishes
(via Atlas Obscura) Some signature dishes changed the culinary world.
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Even Colonial Americans Liked Pumpkin Spice
(via Smithsonian) A recipe for pumpkin (or rather, “pompkin”) spice appears in America’s oldest cookbook—American Cookery, which was written by
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The Chocolate Croissant Controversy
(via Great Big Story) A chocolate croissant—is it correct to call it a pain au chocolat or a chocolatine in
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The World’s Spiciest Chip Is Sold Only One to a Customer
(via Mental Floss) If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to get pepper-sprayed directly in your mouth, Paqui
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50 Mouthwatering Facts About Pizza
(via Mental Floss) If you live in the United States, it’s statistically likely you’ll eat around 6000 slices of pizza
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Top 10 Unusual Facts Involving Chocolate
(via Listverse) In one form or another, chocolate has been with mankind for centuries. The delectable snack has an unusual
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America on a Stick
(via Eater) A taste of Americana in its most portable, edible form — food on a stick, from bacon-wrapped riblets
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A Brief History of the Waffle Iron
(via Smithsonian) Cornelius Swartwout’s invention, patented 150 years ago, helped feed America’s passion for waffles.
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Around the World in 380 Breakfasts
(via Atlas Obscura) A cookbook devoted to morning meals showcases chocolate-fish porridge, ice-cream brioche, and more.
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10 Explanations Of The Shapes Used For Everyday Things
(via Listverse) We probably do not pay attention to the shapes of lots of things we see around us every
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How Museums Make Their Fake Foods Using Real Recipes
(via Atlas Obscura) At Colonial Williamsburg, creating historic food scenes is a team sport.
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