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Here’s What Really Causes Diet Coke And Mentos To React Steve Cukrov/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/Dec. 8, 2021 4:14 pm EST Whether you have personally conducted the experiment or watched it in internet videos, you are probably aware that combining Mentos with Diet Coke causes an explosive reaction, with foamy liquid violently erupting from a two-liter upon depositing said Mentos into the bottle. But what is the science behind this thrilling visual display?...

In Guy Fieri’s Career, One Recipe Stands Above The Rest Steve Jennings/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Dec. 9, 2021 1:07 pm EST Every chef, celebrity or otherwise, has a signature dish that gets everyone cooking in their kitchens, and everyone’s favorite host of “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” is no different. Guy Fieri’s Dragon’s Breath Chili is the one recipe that stands out above all of his many dishes, and it definitely has internet tongues wagging their fiery approval....

Is Moe From Moe’s Southwest Grill A Real Person? Mahmoud Suhail/Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/Nov. 27, 2021 9:52 am EST There’s quite a few chain restaurants with real-life mascots, but is Moe’s one of them? On its website, the chain explains the significance of its name. In regards to the Southwest-style eatery, “Moe,” is not a person, but rather an acronym for, “Musicians Outlaws and Entertainers.” According to its official website, “Musicians” refers to its deliberate choice of artists, whose music is “more than background noise....

Natalie Portman Is Behind This New Vegan Bacon Company Andrea Raffin/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Jan. 21, 2022 10:23 am EST Veganism’s popularity is on the rise. More and more people are expressing interest in following a plant-based diet in recent years, with 2020 marking the highest interest in veganism to date, according to Google Trends report compiled by Chef’s Pencil. An increasingly greater number of people are searching for ways to incorporate vegan and/or the similar but different plant-based recipes into their lifestyles, for a number of reasons, including heath, animal welfare, environmental concerns, and more....

One Of Starbucks’ Most Important Items Is The Next Victim Of Supply Chain Trouble Manu Padilla/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Feb. 11, 2022 3:24 pm EST As 2022 rolls on, supply chain issues continue to hamper industries across the board. According to Nasdaq, it looks like transportation issues will continue through the year, the government may have to step in to get the supply chain moving again, and successful businesses need to embrace new technology in order to buck the issues presented by this pressing issue....

Read This Before Adding Protein Powder To Your Porridge Vladislav Noseek/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Feb. 14, 2022 10:42 am EST Protein powder often brings to mind things like workouts, shakes, and a convenient way to add protein to diets. The supplement is especially popular with those who spend a lot of time playing sports and/or working out, as according to Medical News Today, protein “helps build muscle, repair tissue, … aid in weight loss and help people tone their muscles....

The ‘Tangy’ Taste Of Hershey’s Chocolate, Explained Sheila Fitzgerald/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Sept. 28, 2021 9:21 am EST “Why does Hershey’s Chocolate taste slightly like sick?” a Reddit user asked. After which, an entire discussion acknowledging Hershey’s tangy aftertaste followed. Of course, if you’ve ever eaten a Hershey’s chocolate bar, you already know about the odd sour aftertaste that follows the silky chocolate in your mouth, making you question whether the chocolatier makes its chocolates with sour milk....

The Best Frozen French Fries Brand, According To 62% Of People Mironov Vladimir/Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/Sept. 9, 2021 3:48 pm EST Some grocery items can be bought off-brand, with no one able to tell the difference. But when it comes to french fries, people apparently have major opinions. A recent Mashed survey polled 657 people in the U.S. to find out their preferred frozen french fry brand, and the results are overwhelmingly in favor of one all-American favorite....

The Eye-Opening Number Of IHOP Pancakes Sold Yearly Shutterstock By Erica Gerald Mason/Updated: Oct. 18, 2021 9:53 am EST Quick: Think of breakfast foods. Sure, you probably thought about cereal, yogurt, or scrambled eggs. But for many people, breakfast isn’t breakfast without pancakes. And nobody does pancakes quite like IHOP. Restaurant-goers take pride in offering from the secret IHOP menu to get their meal just the way they like it....

The Failed Cookies That Didn’t Make It On Crumbl Cookies Menu - Exclusive Instagram By Alexandra Cass/Oct. 25, 2021 11:04 am EST Crumbl Cookies is known for doing things differently. The quickly growing dessert chain is recognized for its big, shareable cookies, its high-tech bakery concept, and above all, its rotating menu that keeps customers constantly checking social media and coming back to try the next new flavor (via Crumbl Cookies)....

The Real Reason Coffee Reserves Are At A 20-Year Low Kingmaya Studio/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Feb. 11, 2022 2:55 pm EST Back in September 2021, experts warned of an impending coffee shortage that had the potential to span three years, per ABC. In addition to supply chain issues hampering the import of coffee beans, climate change has adversely affected growing regions. These issues caused bean prices to spike, and as a result, specialty coffee bean growers could suffer the most....

The Starbucks Foam Hack Employees Don’t Want You To Know Mr. Kosal/Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Nov. 4, 2021 4:57 pm EST When Dr. Frankenstein created a monster by combining different parts from other bodies, it didn’t turn out so well for him (via SparkNotes). Starbucks has gone much further than the mad doctor did. According to its website, Starbucks can create not one but more than 170,000 monsters, in the form of drinks its guests can customize by mixing and matching different ingredients....

The Unique Way Ree Drummond Decorates Her Christmas Cookies Monica Schipper/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Dec. 15, 2021 12:43 pm EST Food Network star Ree Drummond likes unwinding and taking things slow during the holiday season with her family. She told People in 2017 that for Christmas Eve, she heads to her in-laws’ home for a hearty meal that includes beef, a side of mashed potatoes, burgundy mushrooms, and more. The family also has a cute tradition of drawing names in advance to make gift-giving a lot more fun and interesting on Christmas Day....

The Untold Truth Of Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy! Restaurant Chain Roy Rochlin/Getty Images By Laine Doss/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:19 pm EST Guy Fieri ranks as an incredibly recognizable celebrity chef. Known for his over-the-top theatrics, a shock of frosted hair, and sunglasses, the chef has made a name for himself by showcasing everyday comfort food, per Fieri’s website. Fieri got his big break in 2006 when he won “The Next Food Network Star....

This Soda Is The Least Harmful To Your Teeth Shutterstock By Sophie Putka/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 1:48 pm EST Soda and dental health rarely go hand in hand, and no one would dispute that. The well-established facts remain: sodas are very high in acids like citric and phosphoric acid that wear away at the enamel on your teeth, as well as sugars that combine with bacteria in your mouth, creating even more acidity (via B&D Dental Excellence)....

This Study Might Have You Swearing Off Processed Foods Forever Pavel Chepelev/Shutterstock By Melissa Richter/Nov. 30, 2021 2:02 pm EST Processed foods are well known to be incredibly tempting, and few people can resist their charms. Whether you like to satisfy your cravings with something salty like crispy potato chips, a meat-lovers pizza, and cheeseburgers with French fries, or you prefer the charms of sweet treats like candy, ice cream sundaes, peanut butter cookies, and double-layer chocolate fudge cake, everybody has their favorites when it comes to processed foods....

This Viral TikTok Recipe Was Inspired By Netflix’s Squid Game YouTube/Netflix By Kalea Martin/Sept. 29, 2021 3:16 pm EST If you’ve ever wished you could try the everlasting gobstopper from “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” or the chocolate frogs from “Harry Potter,” you’re in for a treat because a viral TikTok trend is bringing to life the actual candy that appeared in Netflix’s “Squid Game” (via Today). In the increasingly popular South Korean survival drama, regular people compete in simple childhood games, but with their actual lives at stake....

Trader Joe’s Fans Are Freaking Out Over Its New Wine Infused Sea Salt Coryn/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Nov. 10, 2021 10:59 am EST You may never guess it, but the next time you want to season your meal, you have a ton of salt options available at your fingertips. According to Country Living, 12 different kinds of salt have made their ways into kitchens across the world, which range from ordinary table salt all the way to smoked salt and black Hawaiian salt....

Walmart Sells A Ridiculous Number Of Pies During The Holiday Season YesPhotographers/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Dec. 19, 2021 11:12 am EST The holidays are the season of gratitude no doubt, but more importantly, it’s the season of pies. You could even say that Thanksgiving marks the onset of the pie season that goes on well until the end of Christmas. The day that shoppers find out their favorite supermarket stores have started stocking up on the first festive pies is a day of great joy....

Wendy’s Fans Won’t Want To Miss This National Cheeseburger Day Deal Wendy’s By Lisa Curran Matte/Sept. 15, 2021 12:24 pm EST If you ask the folks at Wendy’s, National Cheeseburger Day is more than just a day. It’s a weeklong bonanza for burger lovers. The burger chain is celebrating with a buy-one-get-one offer, but there’s a catch. According to Chew Boom, you have to claim the deal via the Wendy’s app....