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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...

margaritas
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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
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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.

Eat
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
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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
Drink
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
News
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.

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purple ice cream
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Aug 18, 2016

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

Have you ever seen grape ice cream?

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