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.
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.