Food Origins

Potato Chip Origin
  • 21 April 2013
Were potato chips invented thanks to a cook's momentary fit of pique?
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Potato Chip Origin
Gatorade Origin
  • 6 June 2011
Was Gatorade invented by researchers at the University of Florida?
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Gatorade Origin
The Origin of Graham Crackers
  • 20 August 2002
Were graham crackers named for a man who believed unhealthy diet led to sexual excess?
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The Origin of Graham Crackers
What Does Pumpernickel Mean?
  • 20 May 2001
Is pumpernickel bread named after a horse? Does it translate to 'devil's fart'? So many...
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What Does Pumpernickel Mean?
Etymology of Sirloin
  • 20 May 2001
The cut of steak known as "sirloin" is not so named because an English king...
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Etymology of Sirloin
Etymology of Hot Dog
  • 29 March 2001
Was the term 'hot dog' coined by a sports cartoonist who couldn't spell 'dachshund'?
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Etymology of Hot Dog