John Lennon's Last Meal Was This Iconic Sandwich In NYC
According to a book documenting the final meals of historical figures, John Lennon’s last supper was an iconic sandwich from a now-shuttered NYC restaurant.
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The Nearly Forgotten Pharmacy That Once Doubled As A Lunch Cafeteria
Aside from a few rare exceptions, drugstore lunch counters are a thing of the past — though a notable one long called a local pharmacy home.
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The Unique Sandwich People Miss After Leaving Chicago
Sure, maybe you've heard of the famous Italian beef, but if you've visited Chicago and have left without sampling this other iconic sarnie, you're missing out.
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What Kitchens Actually Looked Like In The 1950s
In the 1950s, kitchens across the country had a new, unique look that had similar, recurring themes. Here's what these kitchens really looked like.
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The Pizza Restaurant That Has Built A Small Empire In Indiana
If you're from Indiana, you already know the pizza empire that spans the state, but you might not realize the reason behind why the menu differs by location.
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The Retro Veggie That Dominated Before Spinach Was King
There are plenty of foods that have fallen by the wayside, including this one retro, spinach-like veggie that people cultivated and ate for centuries.
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Why Costco's Food Court Roast Beef Sandwich Disappeared From The Menu, According To Reddit
Costco never explained why it pulled the roast beef sandwich from its food court, but that hasn't stopped Redditors from offering their own theories.
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Taverns Vs Bars: The Difference You Need To Know Before Your First Sip
Taverns, bars, both places are establishments where you can get drinks with friends, but that might be where their similarities end. Here's how they differ.
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The Once-Beloved Betty Crocker Cake Mix That's Virtually Impossible To Find Now
Betty Crocker makes a popular cake mix because the brand delivers reliable results, but this one highly-prized flavor is incredibly hard to come by.
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Why Taco Bell's Breakfast Waffle Taco Was Such A Flop
At one point in time, you could get a breakfast taco made from a waffle at Taco Bell. However, the item was quickly discontinued. Here's why.
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The Retro Chocolate Bar That You Can No Longer Buy
If you think of chocolate from the 1970s, you might think of this particular chocolate bar; it disappeared from shelves, but not for lack of popularity.
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The Cold Retro Chicken Dish That's No Longer Common In Restaurants
You used to find this retro cold chicken dish in restaurants. In the past, it was the height of haute cuisine -- understandably so as it is a French classic.
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This Old School Sugar Tool Dates Back To Medieval Times
When we think of sugar these days, it's likely in a bag or box of granules; however, in the medieval period, people used it by the brick with a specific tool.
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Vending Machine Origins Go Back To Ancient Times
It sounds modern, but vending machine origins go back to ancient times, rooted in an early mechanical invention that feels surprisingly familiar.
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The Retro Kitchen Feature Hardly Anyone Has Used Since The 1950s
From the 1800s up into the 1950s, this was a feature that many kitchens had, across all spectrums of class. However, it has since fallen out of favor.
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McDonald's In The 1980s: Reddit Still Misses This DIY Burger
McDonald's has had some major flops in its day, but this particular item was a success in its heyday, back in the 1980s, so much that Redditors still miss it.
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The Mysterious Origins Of Chicken à La King
It's hard to imagine a time before chicken à la king entered the culinary canon, but just like other comfort classics, the dish is upheld by a storied history.
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The Old School Egg Tool That No One Uses Anymore
This old school egg tool achieved peak usage in the first half of the 20th century, often utilized in domestic settings by small-scale poultry farmers.
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12 Retro Kitchen Gadgets And Utensils Hardly Anyone Has Used Since The 1950s
The 1950s saw a technology and gadget boom, but with all the new bits and bobs, not all the tools that popped up had staying power (despite their usefulness).
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You Can Still Buy The Oldest Peanut Butter Brand In The US
The oldest maker of jarred peanut butter in the USA still operates today. Located in Ohio, you can buy the company's products online or at its retail location.
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The Origins Of Draft Beer Go Way, Way Back
Draft beer may seem like a modern convenience, but the history of beer on tap goes back centuries to Europe in the late 1600s and beer engines.
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The Cheesy Snack You Likely Ate In The South As A Kid
If you grew up in the South (or spent any amount of time there), you probably had this deliciously crunchy and sumptiously cheesy snack as a kid.
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What Makes Café Du Monde's Beignets So Special
Café Du Monde is famous across the United States, known as a Nola institution. But just what makes its beignets so amazing? We dive into the history and taste.
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The Boston Pub Where Sam Adams First Served Beer On Tap
Sam Adams is a classic beer, started in the 80s and thriving today. But where did this now iconic lager get its start? To the surprise of none, a pub in Boston.
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Chick-Fil-A's Mascot Evolution From The 1970s To Now
McDonald's has Ronald McDonald, and KFC has Colonel Sanders, but Chick-fil-A's mascot has not only changed designs repeatedly, it has changed species.
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This Retro Super Bowl Dish Will Steal The Party
Want to wow your guests at your Super Bowl party but don't want something generic like wings? Try this retro dish instead; it's easy and delicious.
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We Can Thank A Comic Strip For The Dagwood Sandwich
Have you ever tried a Dagwood sandwich before, piled high with loads of ingredients — and did you know it actually got its name from a comic strip?
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