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22 Things You Only Got to Eat at a Friend’s House Because Your Parents Wouldn’t Allow It

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For many of us, a love of junk food was part of growing up; from pining for Pringles to yearning for Yoohoo, we had all sorts of cravings (with sugar … [Read more...] about 22 Things You Only Got to Eat at a Friend’s House Because Your Parents Wouldn’t Allow It

23 Foods You Ate in the ’60s and ’70s Just to Prove You Were Tough

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If ever there was a time period in American history that screamed ‘Questionable Cuisine,’ it would be the 1960s and 1970s. Two factors collided to … [Read more...] about 23 Foods You Ate in the ’60s and ’70s Just to Prove You Were Tough

22 Foods That Used to Be Considered Poisonous (Or Actually Were)

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Many day-to-day foods that are considered excellent sources of nutrition were once thought to be unsavory and poisonous. Imagine a world where your … [Read more...] about 22 Foods That Used to Be Considered Poisonous (Or Actually Were)

19 Forgotten Breakfast Cereals from the 1980s That Dentists and Parents Conspired Against

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Cereals have, for better and definitely for worse, become like the holy grail of the morning breakfast experience. With hundreds of varieties, even … [Read more...] about 19 Forgotten Breakfast Cereals from the 1980s That Dentists and Parents Conspired Against

20 Brown-Bag Lunches That Only Kids from 1960s California Will Relate To

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Every California kid who grew up in the 1960s probably remembers the brown bag lunches their mothers would send them out the door with before school. … [Read more...] about 20 Brown-Bag Lunches That Only Kids from 1960s California Will Relate To

22 Forgotten Food Trends from the ’70s That Shaped the Way We Eat Today

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Food culture in America has seen its ups and downs. We've long stoked a love affair with junk food, but have simultaneously built our families on the … [Read more...] about 22 Forgotten Food Trends from the ’70s That Shaped the Way We Eat Today

19 Classic 1960s Ice Cream Treats That Only the Neighborhood Trucks Would Supply

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Summer in the 1960s was every kid’s favorite time of the year. The soothing rays of the sun enveloped us all in its warm embrace as children … [Read more...] about 19 Classic 1960s Ice Cream Treats That Only the Neighborhood Trucks Would Supply

20 Fridge and Pantry Staples Boomers Had in the ’80s That Are Now Socially Unacceptable

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Food trends ebb and flow just like any other trend that graces the surface of popular culture. Science declares that such-and-such foods are good … [Read more...] about 20 Fridge and Pantry Staples Boomers Had in the ’80s That Are Now Socially Unacceptable

22 Photos That Capture the Unlikely Rise of a Global Fast Food Powerhouse

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McDonald's is, by far and without debate, among the most iconic American institutions that have ever been exported to the rest of the world. From … [Read more...] about 22 Photos That Capture the Unlikely Rise of a Global Fast Food Powerhouse

33 Forgotten Snacks from the ’80s You’d Still Trade Your Lunch for

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The foods we eat are like the windows into who we are as a culture. If you want to know what the people of a particular decade were like, look at the … [Read more...] about 33 Forgotten Snacks from the ’80s You’d Still Trade Your Lunch for

25 of the Most Popular Yet Forgotten Movie Theater Snacks in the 1950s and ’60s

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Some things in life are just too good to deviate from. Even though our tastes as a society have fluctuated drastically over the last 70 years, it … [Read more...] about 25 of the Most Popular Yet Forgotten Movie Theater Snacks in the 1950s and ’60s

36 Classic American Fast Food Chains, Ranked by the Year They Opened

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When it comes to fast food, the American people are no strangers to the concept. Many of these restaurant chains have been around longer than you and … [Read more...] about 36 Classic American Fast Food Chains, Ranked by the Year They Opened

24 Bizarre Food Trends from the 50s and 60s That Were Surprisingly Controversial

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The 1950s and 1960s certainly came at a unique time in the history of the world. Directly following a devastating war that deeply impacted the … [Read more...] about 24 Bizarre Food Trends from the 50s and 60s That Were Surprisingly Controversial

21 Shelf-Stable Wonders from the 60s and 70s That Lasted Longer Than You Might Expect

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We all have those pantry items that have overstayed their welcome. A jar of unopened pickles from a forgotten summer barbecue or that tower of canned … [Read more...] about 21 Shelf-Stable Wonders from the 60s and 70s That Lasted Longer Than You Might Expect

30 Timeless Christmas Snacks That Bring Back All the Holiday Memories

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Christmas in America varies its traditions state by state and family by family. One thing most of us can agree on, however, is which Christmas snacks … [Read more...] about 30 Timeless Christmas Snacks That Bring Back All the Holiday Memories

20 Forgotten But Timeless Christmas Cocktails That Are 70s and 80s Retro Treasures

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When family and friends begin to draw near, we often see this occasion as an opportunity to, well, drink. Whether you're drinking to enjoy the social … [Read more...] about 20 Forgotten But Timeless Christmas Cocktails That Are 70s and 80s Retro Treasures

Photos of the Most Iconic Christmas Foods, State by State

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People outside the US are often baffled by the size and breadth of our great nation. But what they may not realize is that each of the 50 states is … [Read more...] about Photos of the Most Iconic Christmas Foods, State by State

20 Curious Trivia Nuggets About America’s Favorite Snack: The Hot Dog

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Hot dogs have become a symbol of this great nation, just like baseball (America's favorite pastime) and Old Glory herself. But did you know that hot … [Read more...] about 20 Curious Trivia Nuggets About America’s Favorite Snack: The Hot Dog

There are Certain Foods That Should Never be Refrigerated

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A refrigerator and a freezer are two of the most useful kitchen appliances. Here you'll find your secret cache of ice cream, a jar of jam your mother … [Read more...] about There are Certain Foods That Should Never be Refrigerated

The pizza delivery guy gets insulted, Internet gets revenge

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When you need to work for a living, it can never be as easy as you think it will be. Especially if what you are doing is a job that not a lot of … [Read more...] about The pizza delivery guy gets insulted, Internet gets revenge

Chick-fil-A Manager Leaps Through Window After Spotting Kid In Backseat

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When you work in a fast-food restaurant, you see and encounter all types of people. It is just a part of the industry, it will have its ups and downs … [Read more...] about Chick-fil-A Manager Leaps Through Window After Spotting Kid In Backseat

Customer Captures What A Waitress Was Doing To An Old Man’s Food Behind The Counter

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When you are just out of high school it can be a scary time in your life. You often don’t know where your next move will take you and what you want to … [Read more...] about Customer Captures What A Waitress Was Doing To An Old Man’s Food Behind The Counter