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Why Do Stop Signs Have Eight Sides?

(via mental_floss) At the turn of the 20th century, American roads were chaos. Drivers didn’t need a license, lane lines didn’t

(via Neatorama) Pepsi Cola was originally called “Brad’s Drink” and marketed in Bern, North Carolina in the early 1890’s by

(via Thrillist) Children of the ’80s and ’90s might be inclined to think that Fruit Roll-Ups, the tearable, chewy snacks

(via mental_floss) By their very nature, explorers often push the boundaries of survival in the name of glory, so it’s

(via Mental Floss) The Hornets were supposed to be the Spirit, while the Grizzlies were almost named the Mounties. Why

(via Great Big Story) Lamborghinis and Ferraris are well known for being the most expensive and opulent sports cars on

(via Great Big Story) General Tso’s chicken is a staple in American Chinese restaurants. But the most popular Chinese dish

(via Neatorama) Pepsi Cola was originally called “Brad’s Drink” and marketed in Bern, North Carolina in the early 1890’s by

(via Great Big Story) Who put the hole in the donut? The curious story involves a boastful sea captain,

(via Great Big Story) General Tso’s chicken is a staple in American Chinese restaurants. But the most popular Chinese dish

(via Thrillist) Children of the ’80s and ’90s might be inclined to think that Fruit Roll-Ups, the tearable, chewy snacks

March 2, 2018March 1, 2018 0 Comments food, origin

(via Atlas Obscura) The ubiquity of the food makes it hard to trace its first moments on Earth; sausages were