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How US Army Technology Gave Rise to the McRib
The US Army pioneered restructured meats in the 1960s, and that technology found its way into beloved fast food menu staples.
From Mafia Murders to Pitbull: How the Strange Story of Miami Subs Epitomizes Florida
Every Florida kid remembers the fries, the gyros, and the contract killing.
We Took an Italian Gelato Expert to the Pizza Hut Ice Cream Factory
“First of all, I think my nonna would turn her nose up at the pizza, and this ice cream would definitely be too much for her.”
One of America's Best Burgers Comes from This Dive Made of Sea Trash
Something ineffable sets Le Tub apart. Maybe it's all the toilet seats on the walls.
Sonic Boom: How Fast Food Brought Scientific Optimism to the Masses
It was no coincidence that Yeager broke the sound barrier just a few years before the burger stand began offering 'service at the speed of sound.'
Study Claims Women with Unattractive Boyfriends Eat More Junk Food
According to research from Florida State University, women who are deemed better looking than their partners are not motivated to eat healthily. Right ...
Reflecting on the Burger King Pokémon Disaster of 1999
How kids meal toys at the height of Pokémania led to two deaths and a lot of panic.
My Dad Invented the Extra Value Meal
Angela Dimayuga of Mission Chinese Food discovers that her father, a former manager at McDonald's, unwittingly changed the fast food landscape forever.
With Few Healthy Options, Egyptians Often Turn to Fast Food
Egypt has the highest rate of adult obesity in the world, and on-demand delivery by both Western fast food chains and local alternatives is only adding to the epidemic.
People Really Hate This New Regional McDonald’s Burger
Released in Singapore two weeks ago, the nasi lemak burger is missing one vital ingredient.
Why Popeyes Is Always Better in New Orleans
"In New Orleans, Popeyes doesn’t even qualify as fast food."
How to Make Your Own Fast Food Condiments
This mayo, mustard, and special sauce aren't even better than the real thing—they *are* the real thing.