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The first pumpkin ales were brewed back in the 17th century as a beer of last resort. Today, they're part of a multimillion-dollar, fall-flavored industry.
Jay Serafino|
Learn the science behind the holes in Swiss cheese.
CaLea Johnson|
There is a good reason why baby carrots tend to be slimier than their full-sized counterparts—and it has to do with the white stuff you sometimes see on the outside of them.
Michele Debczak|

Recipes

Restaurants

A good reason to join the clean-plate club.
Anna Green|
There's a reason the steak you ordered medium-rare always comes out bloody.
Michele Debczak|
One way to determine the best Michelin star restaurants is just to look at how many people are moved to leave good reviews after they visit.
Ellen Gutoskey|

Fast Food

Your weirdest food dreams (or nightmares) have officially come true.

Coffee

Discover the most popular coffee photo aesthetics people are searching for, from lattes and books to cappuccinos on the Amalfi Coast.
CaLea Johnson|
Is your city a coffee lover’s paradise?
CaLea Johnson|
Obsessed with pumpkin spice? The newest version adds a matcha spin.
CaLea Johnson|
From familiar s’mores to a tropical plant from Southeast Asia, these latte flavors have gone viral in recent months.
CaLea Johnson|

Candy

Test your knowledge of the best and worst Halloween candies in this timed quiz.
Ellen Gutoskey|
Rather than go door-to-door, a lot of kids these days get their Halloween candy by going car-to-car.
Sam Hindman|
Not all tales of poisoned Halloween candy are mere legend.
Beth Colman|
These are the candies Americans are getting delivered right to their door.
CaLea Johnson|

Grocery Stores

No more guessing games: These new avocado scanners can spot ripeness—no poking and prodding required.
CaLea Johnson|
Avian influenza is causing top grocery chains to put restrictions on egg purchases.
CaLea Johnson|
Supermarkets don't let in much—if any—natural light. It's another example of how retailers mess with your mind.
Jake Rossen|

Beverages

Want to get your pumpkin spice fix this season? Look no further. These are the recipes everyone is searching for.
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