This is Why: Fast Food Oddities and Chain Restaurant Quirks, Explained - Thrillist

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halloween candy

Oct 24, 2017

Why Do We Give Out Candy on Halloween? Blame the Irish.

If you happen to have a moment of self-reflection during the annual autumnal tradition of dressing up in a hot dog costume and coming dangerously close to drinking dry ice (Halloween...

Sep 6, 2017

Why Most Fast-Food Chains Don't Serve Alcohol

On a recent trip to Paris, I learned that one of the most jarring cultural disparities wasn't the language barrier or the persistent and inexplicable barrage of mimes; it was the divine luxury of walking into a McDonald's and being able to order a full glass of beer.

Wendys Baked Potato

Jul 28, 2017

Why Wendy's Is the Only Chain That Serves Baked Potatoes

Meat and potatoes are, well, the meat and potatoes of almost every fast-food operation in America.

May 19, 2017

Why Every Papa John's Pizza Comes With a Pepper

There are three true constants in life: death, taxes, and a lovingly placed pepperoncini pepper inside every Papa John’s pizza box.

Chick-fil-A signs

Feb 24, 2017

Not About Jesus: The Truth Behind Chick-fil-A's Sunday Policy

"Thou shalt not eat Chick-fil-A on Sunday."

Arizona Iced Tea

Oct 25, 2016

Why AriZona Iced Tea Is Cheaper Than Water

How can a giant can of iced tea cost less than bottled water?

Cheeseburgers from Wendys

Sep 13, 2016

There's Actually a Damn Good Reason Wendy's Burgers Are Square

Before I was born, my dad ran a Wendy's franchise.

purple ice cream

Aug 18, 2016

Why No One Makes Grape Ice Cream, According to Ben & Jerry's

Have you ever seen grape ice cream?