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8 Things You Might Not Know About Nutella

Around the world, the incidence of Nutella-related crimes is on the rise. What was once merely an addictive snack has now become the center of a global crisis. Here are eight things you may not know about Nutella.... READ ON

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11 Sandwiches Named After Famous People

Hungry? Stuff a Scott Baio in your mouth.... READ ON

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5 Deliciously Illegal Food Crimes

Think smuggling and heists are just for drugs, jewels, and art? Think again. Here are five instances of food-related theft.... READ ON

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Why Are Whole Foods Typically More Expensive Than Processed?

Close perusal of a Wonder loaf’s list of ingredients reveals some 29 tongue-tying components, while the whole grain loaf has five or six, none over two syllables. So why are more heavily processed foods and those with more ingredients typically less expensive than whole foods?... READ ON

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10 Places to Get Your Peep Fix This Easter

Every spring, just as the cherry blossoms enter full bloom in Washington DC, so begins the run on Peeps. Yes, Peeps. Those adorable and brightly colored balls of sugar and gelatin, molded to resemble all manner of Easter-type creatures. But since their introduction in 1953, Peeps have found their way into more than just the bellies of their rabid fan base.... READ ON

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9 Ways to Enjoy Cadbury Creme Eggs

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What's the Difference Between Table Salt and Kosher Salt?

In truth, not much. The primary ingredient to both, not surprisingly, is sodium chloride. In fact, the U.S. government requires that any food-grade salt be a minimum of 97.5 percent pure, so any type of salt you consume in the U.S. (and most developed countries) is going to be almost exactly the same as any other type of salt in terms of what it is made up of.... READ ON

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7 of the World’s Oldest Food Finds

Food rots fast. Therefore it is cause for great history-nerd celebration when archeologists dig up food preserved centuries past its expiration date. Here are seven of the most venerable victuals. ... READ ON

History

The Senate’s Sweetest Secret

A U.S. senator can pull some pretty long hours on the floor initiating, passing, and enacting the laws that govern our nation, but the lawmakers have a secret that C-SPAN’s live broadcasts don’t reveal. In the farthest back row of the Senate Chamber, near an entrance for easy access, the Senate Candy Desk opens to reveal a drawer full of sweet treats for any legislator seeking a mid-session sugar rush.... READ ON