11 of the Most Intense Spicy Food Challenges From Around the World
(via Mental Floss) While some people avoid excessively spicy food, others seek it out. For heat fanatics looking to prove
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A Brief History of Chocolate
(via Mental Floss) Chocolate’s worldwide popularity streak has lasted centuries, but it wasn’t always the sweet, easily accessible treat we
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7 Common Food Myths, Debunked
(via Mental Floss) If you spend a lot of time scrolling through social media, you’ve probably grown used to the
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Why Italian Apple Farmers Are Coating Their Orchards in Ice
(via Atlas Obscura) Freezing the trees, blossoms and all, may be the only way to save the crop.
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The Unlikely Success of Fish Sticks
(via Hakai Magazine) From unappetizing “fishbricks” to cultural darlings, the 1950s convenience food has enjoyed a winning streak—no less so
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Sweeten Your Springtime With Japan’s Fruit Sandwiches
(via Atlas Obscura) These treats have a surprisingly long history.
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12 Delicious Hotdogs From Around the World
(via Mental Floss) Hotdogs have German roots and are an American staple—but they’re also a global food find. Across the
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How to Recreate 1,300-Year-Old Cookies
(via Atlas Obscura) Found in an empty tomb, these sweets have staying power.
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5 Fruits and Vegetables You Can Regrow from Scraps
(via Mental Floss) One fun way to reduce food waste is by turning old produce into home gardening projects. Many
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The Sandwich Scandal at the Heart of the World’s Greatest Golfing Event
(Atlas Obscura) The Masters has it all—except its missing original pimento cheese recipe.
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Top 10 Popular Breakfast Cereals That No Longer Exist
(via Listverse) Walk down any breakfast cereal aisle in the United States, and you will find a plethora of options.
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Before Key Lime Pie, Florida Loved This Sweet-Tart Treat
(via Mental Floss) Bake the state’s nearly forgotten sour orange pie.
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