Raise A Glass Of Red Drink On Juneteenth
There are lots of traditions that come with Juneteenth, like the foods and drinks that end up on the table at Juneteenth parties. A lot of these refreshments include the color red, and that’s on purpose.
When World War II Meant No Bananas For The UK, People Made “Mock Bananas” Out Of Parsnips
It's National Banana Day, so we've got the story of people in the UK who went to great lengths to simulate having bananas when the real deal was off limits during World War II.
Why Do Some People Love Licorice And Other People Loathe It?
It's National Licorice Day. People who love it, love it - and the people who don’t aren’t shy about saying so. Maybe it would help if we explained how we got to this impasse?
The Wilhelm Scream Is The Classic Hollywood Sound Effect You Can’t Stop Hearing
Today in 1921, the birthday of Sheb Wooley, who had a hit song in the 50s called the “Purple People Eater" and is believed to be the guy who gave a scream that's been featured in hundreds of movies: the Wilhelm Scream.
The Twinkie Has Longevity In More Ways Than One
Today in 1930, one of the sweetest treats of our time made its debut. Here's how the Twinkie became the Twinkie.
The Prison-Only Potato Chips Known As “The Whole Shabang” Live Up To Their Name
Some chip brands hit it big on store shelves - but one brand that won legions of adoring fans in prisons. For National Potato Chip Day, the story of The Whole Shabang.
The History Of The World, According To Peanut Butter
Today is National Peanut Butter Day. It’s been particularly popular over the last century or so, if you look back even further, you’ll find that peanut butter has been the nutty, crunchy wind beneath our wings for centuries.
Banning Sliced Bread Was Not The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread
Today in 1943, the US government tried to help the war effort in a way that did NOT go over well. They tried to halt the sales of sliced bread.
How Aaron “Bunny” Lapin Became The Whipped Cream King
Today was the birthday in 1914 of the man who brought spray can and whipped cream together: Aaron “Bunny” Lapin.
The Worst Sandwich Ever Was A Way To Get Around Anti-Liquor Laws
It's National Sandwich Day, and there are lots of great ones out there. The worst sandwich has a pretty clear champion - the Raines sandwich. Though to be fair, it wasn’t ever really intended to be eaten.