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Food & Culture deals with how we perceive food in our daily lives and how it can affect us in both positive and negative ways.
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6 Cheesy Facts About Cheeseburgers
We're celebrating, what else? The all-American cheeseburger.
Why Are Certain Foods Eaten Mainly at Breakfast?
Americans have come to expect certain foods for breakfast. But why did these particular foods end up as morning meals?
Take a Bite Out of Cheese Curds
Fried cheese curds are ooey, gooey and oh-so-delicious!
How Food Forests Fight Hunger in Cities
Forests in the city? A growing collection of urban edible forests aims to put a dent in world hunger and food insecurity.
Snap, Crackle, Pop — the Ultimate Cereal Quiz
Did you love cereal as a kid? Do you still love it? Discover how much you do with our cereal quiz.
Poutine Is Routine in Canada
Poutine is just fries, gravy and squeaky cheese curds — how did it get to be Canada's national dish?
We're Car-hopping at the Varsity, the World's Largest Drive-in!
HowStuffWorks heads to Atlanta's Varsity drive-in to learn about the historic restaurant's car hops, and chat with Frank Jones, a car hop that's worked there for nearly 65 years.
Did Quinoa Get Too Popular for Its Own Good?
As quinoa's popularity skyrocketed on the world stage, concern grew that it was becoming too expensive for the South Americans who originally depended on it. But what was really happening?
Why Is Lobster So Expensive, and Will it Stay That Way?
Lobster has long been associated with luxury and fine dining. But could newly imposed Chinese tariffs change that?
How Michelin Became Synonymous With the World's Best Restaurants
Michelin's iconic dining guide rates the best restaurants in 30 countries and four continents. But how did a tire company start rating restaurants?
Who the Heck Orders a Burger at IHOP?
The famed pancake chain is now a burger chain? What is happening?
Barbecue Kings Are Crowned at Memphis in May
More than 230 teams will compete at the 2018 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, also known as Memphis in May.
How You Eat May Reveal Who You Are
There are a lot of quirky eaters out there. Are you one of them?
5 Things You Didn't Know About Pizza
On a cold winter's day, a hot piece of pizza really satisfies. It works just as well on a hot summer's day with an icy soda too. But who invented pizza? And what did Chuck E. Cheese's have to do with Atari?
Do Our Food Choices Demonstrate Our Political Preferences?
Whole Foods or Randalls? Cracker Barrel or Au Bon Pain? And what do your answers say about the way you voted, if anything?
Antarctic Farm Could One Day Journey to Mars
The high-tech greenhouse will brave frigid temperatures, a long, dark winter and extremely low humidity in order to provide fresh produce to Antarctic residents.
Why Toys and Breakfast Cereals Have Been Linked for Decades
Kids have clamored for toys in their cereal boxes for decades, so how did the two become linked?
5 Things You Didn't Know About Bacon
The sound and smell of bacon sizzling on the stove sends your taste buds into overdrive. But how bad is it really?
How Cricket Farming Works
Cricket farming is growing in popularity as people learn their nutritional importance, and environmental, economic and social sustainability.
Why We Feel Hungry … Even When We're Not
Hunger doesn't always feel like a grumble in the tummy. And a grumble doesn't always mean you're truly hungry, either.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Doughnuts
Homer Simpson's favorite snack was once called 'oily cakes.' Find out more about this and other fun facts on doughnuts.
Wasted Food in the U.S. Could Feed Much of Population
Americans toss nearly 40 percent of the nation's food supply — enough to provide more than two-thirds of the country with a healthy daily diet of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Why the U.S. Cares So Much About Corn ... Is Complicated
The United States grows billions of dollars of corn every year. Though little of that goes to feeding its citizens. Is that the best farm policy going forward?
Trendy Broth Driving Up Prices of Bones
Have you jumped on the bone broth bandwagon? Then the rest of the world has you to thank for driving up the price of the bones that go into making it.
28 Million More People Became Food Insecure in 2016. Here's Why
Famine is gripping parts of Africa and millions could be on the verge of starvation. The numbers from a new study show food insecurity is increasing globally. But why?
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