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.
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 “Snow Bowl” Proved Playing College Football In A Blizzard Is Hard
For some people, watching football is the best part of Thanksgiving weekend. Today in 1950, there was a football game that had to be seen to be believed: the Snow Bowl.
Who Was Granny Smith And How Did She Get An Apple Named After Her?
Happy National Apple Day! Today it's the story of Maria Ann Smith, who discovered the tart, juicy green apple now known around the world as the Granny Smith.
The Inventor Of Fettuccine Alfredo Was – No Surprise – A Guy Named Alfredo
It's National Pasta Day, and here’s a pasta fact that you might have guessed: Fettucine Alfredo comes from an actual guy named Alfredo.
Abel Gonzales Is The Fried Food King Of The Texas State Fair
The Texas State Fair is getting underway, and if it's fried food you're after, you have Abel Gonzales Jr., aka "Fried Jesus," to thank.
Mike Yurosek, The Founding Father Of Baby Carrots
One hundred years ago today was the birthday of Mike Yurosek, the father of the baby carrot. Here's the story of how he came up with the idea.
John Harrison Lived The Dream As A World-Class Ice Cream Taste Tester
It's National Ice Cream Month, and here's the story of a guy who tasted hundreds of millions of gallons of the sweet stuff: John Harrison, longtime ice cream tester.