APP USERS: Click here to get the quiz! The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current news and the sights and sounds of the United States. This week’s quiz is highlighted by an annual sporting competition, food and drinks of the season, and entertaining...
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Health benefits of eating pumpkin, including youthful appearance and weight loss
During fall, pumpkins become a popular household decoration. They are often carved, decorated and displayed for passers-by, but did you know they could be carved and put right on your dinner plate, too? Pumpkin is often used in treats such as cookies, pies, cheesecakes and as a flavoring in sugary drinks. It can also be...
Tailgating quiz! How well do you know your facts about food, football and more?
Tailgating is often associated with sporting events — whether it’s football, baseball, basketball or other sports events. So how well do you know the history of tailgating? As the 2024-2025 football season begins, test your tailgating knowledge in this lifestyle quiz all about food, fans and festivities! Mobile app users: Click here to get the...
Wendy's gets Krabby? Rumor flies that burger chain is planning to debut meal inspired by cartoon classic
Leaked images and packages suggest that Wendy’s is set to launch a limited-time meal offering next month inspired by the “Krabby Patty” item from the cartoon show “SpongeBob SquarePants.” The images, first of an employee memo announcing the items, and then of a package of “Secret Krabby Patty Sauce,” were shared on social media. The...
Ingredient found in Doritos turns mouse's skin transparent, may have medical applications
Scientists at Stanford University were recently able to make a mouse’s skin transparent using a common food dye, something the study’s author told Fox News Digital could have exciting benefits for humans once additional research is conducted. The paper, titled “Achieving optical transparency in live animals with absorbing molecules,” was published in the journal “Science”...
Reddit user refusing to split dinner bill evenly sparks drama in group chat: 'Ruined the vibe'
A person took to the Reddit platform asking for advice after refusing to pay a bigger portion of the dinner bill for a smaller order. The Reddit user claimed to have gone to a nice dinner out with a group of five friends but wasn’t too hungry. “We went to a pretty nice restaurant, [and]...
As hunger numbers increase, food pantries in America more important than ever
Nearly one out of five children in the United States are food insecure, according to the latest report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture – an issue that Feeding America’s CEO said is something that could unite the country during these times of division. “This is one of the things that we can all agree...
Want empty grocery stores? Vote Kamala Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris has just unveiled a proposal that’s as misguided as it is dangerous: capping grocery prices to prevent so-called “price gouging” by large grocery chains. On the surface, it might sound like a noble attempt to shield American consumers from rising costs, but make no mistake — this is a deeply flawed...
Kansas City home to America's best barbecue, chefs claim: 'Our variety makes us unique'
Kansas City, Missouri, is home to the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs — who won their 2024 season opener on Thursday night against the Baltimore Ravens. Outside Arrowhead Stadium on home game days this year, Chiefs fans are sure to be serving barbecue at the tailgates. But not just any barbecue. Specifically, Kansas...
'Napuccino' trend: Caffeine before a nap could be key to better sleep
Caffeine and sleep may seem like polar opposites — but there may be a benefit to combining them. The “napuccino” has become a popular method to optimize sleep and wake up with more energy by drinking a caffeinated beverage before lying down for a nap. In a recent episode of the podcast “The Diary of...









