In 1834, Dr. John Cooke Bennet added tomatoes to ketchup. Previously, ketchup had been a concoction of fish or mushrooms. The addition of tomatoes meant it added a a plethora of vitamins and antioxidants to the sauce. He claimed his recipe could cure: Diarrhea Indigestion Jaundice Rheumatism He had pill salesman, Archibald Miles,[…]
In the West (and especially in Western culture), Friday the 13th is a notorious day where people will usher words of bad omens and ill-luck to each other. A tradition that is deep-rooted within our society; even the most happy-go-lucky person will keep an eagle eye out for black cats and open ladders on a Friday the[…]
The song has probably gotten stuck in your head a whole bunch, but have you given any thought to the meaning behind it? Love it or hate it, “The 12 Days of Christmas” is a staple tune of, well, Christmas. Singing it over and over again, or perhaps yucking it up to a[…]
Coca-Cola is one of the most recognized brands in the world! On a hot summer day, it’s one of the most refreshing drinks to crack open. From humble beginnings to now being available around the globe, this company has grown fast. Any lovers of Coca-Cola will love these fizzy facts! Coca-Cola didn’t exactly have cocaine[…]
Thanksgiving Day is mainly composed of three activities: spending time with family, watching football, and eating an extravagant feast. After you’ve caught up on everyone’s personal life—whether you’re reuniting with loved ones over Zoom or IRL this year—and chatted about what you’re thankful for, you’ll likely need something to keep the conversation going (and prevent any doom[…]
1. Ducks are well adapted for water, land, and air activities. These gifted swimmers have waterproof feathers, which have a waxy coating that protects an inner layer of down, to keep them warm and dry. They can swim in cold water without catching a chill because their feet have blood vessels that are close together[…]
We all know that the best houses are the ones that give out full-size candy bars, but did you know these 13 facts about Halloween candy? 2 Days – the amount of time children would have to play to burn off the calories in their Halloween candy haul (I mean, after the Mom/Dad candy[…]
Our animal kingdom brings millions of majestic, mysterious, and magnificent species that are a lot more intelligent than you think. These wonderful creatures that live on our land, beneath the dark blue oceans, and beyond will surely make you smile when you discover fascinating facts about them. Let’s admit it, if you’re ever feeling down[…]
No other candy can match the creamy taste of candy corn, a sweet Halloween favorite for more than a century. Candy corn might be the most controversial Halloween candy. In our experience, people either love it or you hate it—and we’re firmly in the “love it” category. We’re not the only ones eating candy[…]
Growing up, I always enjoyed going to Starbucks with my mom and sister to get a frappuccino. With National Frappe Day on Oct. 7, what better time to stop by the nearest location and grab one of these cold, sweet drinks? Here are a few of my favorite Starbucks Frappuccinos. Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino[…]