Category: News
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Why Is It Called Oysters Rockefeller? Because It Was Rich.
Antoine’s says Jules Alciatore created Oysters Rockefeller in 1899 after a snail shortage. The Rockefeller name referred to the richness of its secret sauce.
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An Edible Arrangements Driver Made the Delivery the Best Part
One Edible Arrangements delivery stood out because the driver placed the boxes carefully, called on arrival and waited until I retrieved them.
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Where Did “Yankee” Come From? Nobody Agrees.
The origin of “Yankee” is uncertain, with several competing Dutch theories. The New York baseball club was called the Yankees in print by 1904.
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Do Figs Have Bugs in Them? It Depends on the Fig
Some common figs develop without wasp pollination, while other fig types rely on fig wasps. Here’s what is actually inside the fruit.
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Tomatillos Are Not Green Tomatoes. They’re Wearing Husks for a Reason.
Tomatoes and tomatillos are both nightshades, but tomatillos are a different genus with papery husks, firmer flesh and a much tarter flavor.
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Movies Filmed at Grand Central Terminal: 11 That Actually Check Out
Grand Central Terminal has appeared in plenty of movies, but the old 20-film list mixed real shoots with false positives. Here are 11 that actually check…
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Are Giraffes Dinosaurs?
Giraffes are mammals, not dinosaurs. Here’s why they resemble long-necked sauropods and where Brachiosaurus and Giraffatitan fit.
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No, the University of American Samoa Law School Is Not Real. Go Land Crabs.
The University of American Samoa law school is fictional. The real American Samoa Community College offers a pre-law associate program, not a J.D.
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Capybaras Are Rodents. Lent Made This Weird.
Capybaras are rodents, not fish. The strange true part is a Venezuelan Lenten tradition that historically allowed capybara meat as an acceptable abstinence food.
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Venetian Hour or Viennese Hour? Congratulations, It’s Dessert Either Way.
Venetian Hour and Viennese Hour are both used for a wedding dessert buffet. The terms overlap, while the exact history behind the two names remains uncertain.