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Where Does Chocolate Come From? The History of Chocolate and Chocolate Bars

by Rittika Dhar
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All of us are quite familiar with chocolate and most of us love it. We crave it when we have gone without it for a long time. A few bites of it can help cheer up a miserable day. A gift of it makes us beam with pleasure. But what is the history of chocolate? …

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A Sweet History of Ice Cream: Who Invented Ice Cream?

by Syed Rafid Kabir
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Who doesn’t love ice cream? This cold, sweet treat is loved by people from all over the world. But have you ever stopped to think about where it even sprung up from? Where did modern ice cream emerge from? Who on earth invented ice cream? Why do we enjoy eating what is essentially just flavored …

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The Origin of French Fries: Are They French?

by Rittika Dhar
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The French Fry, that innocuous sounding name for potatoes deep-fried in oil and served without fail at all American fast food joints, are probably not even French after all. Everyone the world over is familiar with the snack and with the name, even if they do not call it that themselves. It might be one …

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Why Are Hot Dogs Called Hot Dogs? The Origin of Hotdogs

by Maup van de Kerkhof
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The history about how the United States came into being can be quite cruel. From 1492 onwards, the land that we now know as the United States was explored and colonized by Portuguese and Dutch people, whereafter the British took over. From 1492 to the point where the country declared its independence in 1776, many …

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The Origin of Hush Puppies

by Cierra Tolentino
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Hush Puppies: round, savory, deep-fried goodness. A quintessential side to many Southern dishes, the hush puppy is easy to make and even easier to eat. Maybe you know them best as ‘three finger bread’ or as ‘corn dodgers,’ but regardless of the name, the fried ball of cornmeal is a staple of Southern cuisine.  On …

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The History of Salt in Ancient Civilizations

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Life itself depends on salt, and people in early civilizations went to great lengths to acquire it. It was, and still is, used to preserve and season food, and it is important in medicine as well as religious ceremonies, all of which have made it a valuable trade commodity. Some early cultures even used it …

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