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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Etymology of Sirloin
20 May 2001 The cut of steak known as "sirloin" is not so named because an English king once knighted a piece of beef.
Canned Pumpkin Isn’t Actually Pumpkin?
26 September 2016 Just ahead of the fall holidays, a viral social media rumor suggested the pumpkin in pumpkin pie is secretly produced from other squash.
Potato Chip Origin
Were potato chips invented thanks to a cook's momentary fit of pique?
What Does Pumpernickel Mean?
20 May 2001 Is pumpernickel bread named after a horse? Does it translate to 'devil's fart'? So many breadcrumbs to follow.
Gatorade Origin
Was Gatorade invented by researchers at the University of Florida?
Is German Chocolate Cake Really German?
31 December 1998 Another case of utter chaos caused by a punctuation error.
Etymology of Hot Dog
Was the term 'hot dog' coined by a sports cartoonist who couldn't spell 'dachshund'?
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Is This 450-Pound Dog Real?
1 April 2019 And who is walking whom in this relationship?
Are Taco Bell’s Cinnamon Twists Made by Deep-Frying Rotini Pasta?
20 May 2019 The online world seems a bit confused about the existence of various types of dough.
Did Disney Acquire Pornhub?
21 May 2019 Some QAnon conspiracy theorists were apparently taken by a bit of satire.
Did President Trump ‘Go Ballistic’ on ‘Fox and Friends’?
21 May 2019 "The Trump quote going around today is a poorly done Photoshop."
Did Republicans Actually Say These Things About Rape?
27 February 2014 A list purportedly offers controversial and embarrassing statements about rape made by Republican politicians.