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20 Amazingly Random Facts We've Learned in 20 Years of Mental Floss

No Mental Floss celebration—and no celebration of Mental Floss—would be complete without dropping a few fascinating facts and tidbits of trivia.

McDonald’s Is Celebrating the Egg McMuffin’s 50th Anniversary By Bringing Back the Original Price of $.63 on Thursday

In honor of the Egg McMuffin's 50th anniversary on Thursday, November 18, McDonald's is selling it for $.63—its original price.

11 Festive Mocktails for Your Alcohol-Free Holiday Guests

From spirit-free hot toddies to pumpkin pie martinis, these holiday drinks are sure to be a hit with your non-drinking partygoers.

Howard Johnson's was a beacon for hungry travelers.

When Howard Johnson's Was America's Home Away From Home

In the 1950s, families didn't flock to McDonald's or Friendly's. They headed for Howard Johnson's, which lured them in with a bright orange roof, 28 flavors of ice cream, and French chefs preparing classic American food.

Heinz’s New Ketchup Was Made From Tomatoes Grown in a Mars-Like Greenhouse

Farming on Mars may not be as easy as it looks in 2015’s ‘The Martian,’ but a new Heinz ketchup suggests it might be possible.

Arby’s Is Serving Up Curly Fry-Flavored Vodka

Arby's recommends using its new curly fry vodka in a Bloody Mary, which would pair great with a roast beef sandwich.

Thanksgiving: Affordable financing options are available.

Your Thanksgiving Turkey Is Going to Cost More Than It Ever Has This Year

Your delicious holiday bird is about to set a record for being the most expensive Thanksgiving main course ever.

In the 1980s, Glasgow was no place to be peddling ice cream.

Cone of Silence: The Glasgow Ice Cream Wars of the 1980s

In the Glasgow of the 1980s, a visit from the ice cream truck could mean anything from a fudge bar to murder.

The $1 pizza slice is getting harder for pizzeria owners to swallow.

RIP: New York City's $1 a Slice Pizza Deals

Rising supply, transportation, and labor costs may soon turn New York's iconic $1 pizza slice deals into cold leftovers.

Here's How Long You Should Cook a Stuffed Turkey

Stuffing turkey adds a layer of complications, but it is possible to cook a stuffed bird safely if you stick to the right cooking time.

James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, and Robert Iler in the polarizing final scene from The Sopranos.

Take a The Sopranos-Themed Food Tour That Hits Up Tony's Favorite Spots in New Jersey

We can't all live like Tony Soprano, but those of us in the New Jersey area can take a Sopranos-themed food tour worthy of the mobster.

A Brief History of the Crockpot on its 50th Anniversary

The Crockpot—which made its debut in 1971 at Chicago’s National Housewares Show—traces its roots to 19th century Lithuania.

How to Pick the Right-Sized Turkey for Your Thanksgiving Dinner

“What size turkey do I need?” is not an impossible question to answer as long as you have a headcount.

How to Keep the Vegetables in Your Fridge Fresh for Longer with Paper Towels

If you have a paper towel roll in your kitchen, you can use this trick to keep the fruits and vegetables in your fridge fresh for longer.

Your Hard Brown Sugar Is Still Edible—Here's How to Soften It

With this simple trick, you can revive hard brown sugar and bring it back to its soft, malleable texture in seconds.

Meal Ticket: This Man Goes to Six Flags Just for the Food

A man figured out that a season pass to Six Flags meant he could eat for about 20 cents per meal. It's a good plan, but you have to really like chicken balls.

Pop Tort: A Disgruntled Consumer Is Suing Pop-Tarts Over a Lack of Strawberry Filling

The most important story you'll read this week: A strawberry-loving consumer is alleging Kellogg's is using red food dye and dried pears to make people believe their Pop-Tart contains more strawberry than it actually does.

From Public Executions to Game-Day Chili: Retracing the History of Tailgating

Before there was football tailgating, crowds used to gather for parties before public executions. Find out more about the history of this sports ritual.

If Your Wendy's Fries Are Not Hot and Crispy, They'll Replace Them

Wendy's will now replace your soggy, cold fries with a free hot and crispy batch—no questions asked.

Trader Joe's has mastered the art of grocery bagging.

A Trader Joe's Employee Explains How to Bag Groceries

Trader Joe's is famous for delicious food, cheap booze, and an inviting atmosphere. They also know how to pack your groceries so you're not shouting profanities the entire drive home.

Onions Are the Source of a Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak—Here’s What You Need to Know

Could your unlabeled onions contain salmonella? You don’t want to find out—better to throw them away.

Professional boxer and culinary enthusiast George Foreman in 2001.

Knockout: When Famed Boxer George Foreman Traded His Gloves for a Grill and Sold the Sizzle

When George Foreman was approached to become a pitchman for a low-fat grill in 1994, he had a quick answer: No.

Hannibal’s Dinner includes chunks of braised veal brains, pieces of foie gras, lemony fava bean cake mix, and a Chianti gastrique caramelized drizzled on top.

Minneapolis’s Bebe Zito Ice Cream Shop Is Serving Up a Hannibal Lecter-Inspired Treat—Complete With Chunks of Braised Veal Brains

Bebe Zito, a small-batch ice cream shop in Minneapolis, is getting into the Halloween spirit with a Hannibal Lecter-themed ice cream, complete with chunks of braised veal brains, globs of foie gras, lemony fava bean cake mix, and a caramelized Chianti gas

Masturbation and Mascots: The Strange History of Cereal

From health trends to the evolution of marketing, we can learn a lot about American culture from the history of breakfast cereal.

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