Food & Drink

Delicious facts about cuisine, cooking, beverages, and the science of food.

Today, There are Over 350 Recognized Pasta Types in Italy, But in the 13th Century, there were Only Four Main Types August 14, 2022
The McDonald’s Character Grimace was Introduced as "Evil Grimace" and Stole Milkshakes August 13, 2022
There are Some Strains of Bacteria That Can Survive in Very Low Temperatures that You Can Get Sick from Consuming Contaminated Ice August 12, 2022
Dr. William A. Mitchell was the Bright Mind Behind Pop Rocks, Tang and Cool Whip August 8, 2022
The First McDonald’s Drive-Thru was Intended for Soldiers Who were Unable to Leave Their Vehicles While in Uniform July 31, 2022
The Exchange Buffet, a Restaurant on Wall Street, Operated on the Honor System Where Customers Would Tally Their Own Bills July 29, 2022
In 2007, a Patient Drank Ethylene Glycol. To Prevent the Toxic Effects of What He Ingested, Doctors Gave Him a Vodka Drip Which Saved His Life July 29, 2022
The US Department of Agriculture Created the Character Aunt Sammy, for a Radio Show for Housewives July 21, 2022
People Got Free Tacos for Life from Casa Sanchez for Getting the Restaurant's Logo Tattooed July 17, 2022
Only About 3% of Vodkas in the World are Actually Made out of Potatoes July 15, 2022
People were Not Sure How to Pronounce the Word "Taco" When Taco Bell Opened in 1962 July 11, 2022
Coca-Cola was Invented by a Confederate Veteran Who Had a Morphine Addiction July 11, 2022
What was One of the Original Ingredients of a Milkshake? June 30, 2022
Why Do In-N-Out Burger Food Containers Include Bible Verses? June 25, 2022
When Did Leaving Cookies and Milk for Santa Start? June 24, 2022
Where Did Black Forest Ham Come From? June 21, 2022
Who Introduced Curry To Japan? June 21, 2022
Who Came Up With KFC's Rotating Bucket Sign? June 20, 2022
What is the Oldest Bottled Soft Drink in the US? June 14, 2022
Which Restaurant Chain was the Largest Purchaser of Kale in The United States? June 8, 2022