The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States. This week’s quiz highlights vintage vehicles, carnival crowds — and a lot more. Can you get all 8 questions right? For …
Read More »Design your own Thanksgiving Day centerpieces, tablescape ahead of hosting the holidays
Thanksgiving Day is the first official holiday to kick off winter of fun festivities where family and friends will gather together for several months to celebrate life and togetherness surrounded by food and drinks. Foodies especially look forward to Thanksgiving Day which is often all-consuming with deliciously warm and cozy …
Read More »Decoding beer's effects: Weight, belly fat and safe limits
Beer, with its effervescence and diverse flavors, has long been a beloved beverage in the world. Yet the age-old question persists: Does indulging in beer lead to weight gain? As with many dietary debates, the answer lies in an understanding of beer’s composition, consumption habits and its impact on the …
Read More »Cracker Barrel faces customer criticism after ditching iconic 48-year-old logo for new design
PENSACOLA, Fla. – Goodbye, Old Timer. Hello, modern era. An iconic American restaurant chain, known for its warm and cozy southern-style comfort food, is cooking up controversy with its new logo. After 48 years, Cracker Barrel has introduced a whole newaesthetic – but not everyone is loving it. In fact, …
Read More »Cracker Barrel or Waffle House? The South's most heated food debate returns amid logo saga
The botched Cracker Barrel rebrand and subsequent about-face has captivated Americans and highlighted social media’s role in harnessing change. A week after Cracker Barrel unveiled a new logo and was widely slammed for it, the Tennessee-based restaurant chain announced it was retaining its “Old Timer” logo. “We said we would …
Read More »Eating one type of nut daily could lower 'bad' cholesterol, improve heart health, study finds
A simple snack swap could deliver big health benefits, new research shows. A clinical trial led by Oregon State University found that eating about two ounces of almonds a day – roughly 45 nuts – was found to lower LDL cholesterol, the “bad” type that clogs arteries and also offer …
Read More »Three common fruits can help Americans fall asleep faster and sleep better
If counting sheep isn’t working, Americans may want to hit the fruit aisle next time they are at the grocery store. Certain fruits packed with natural hormones and minerals can help people fall asleep. Board-certified and licensed dietitian nutritionist Kendall Mackintosh told Fox News Digital that there are fruits that …
Read More »Coffee shop that honored Charlie Kirk sees huge sales surge after it's 'flooded with righteous people'
A California coffee shop owner said her business was “flooded with righteous people” after coming under fire for supporting Charlie Kirk. Following the assassination of the Turning Point USA founder, Invita Café in Rancho Santa Fe placed stickers on its coffee cups in his honor. Owner Sara De Luca told …
Read More »Major study of diet drinks raises questions about their health impact
Swapping your regular soda for a diet version may not be any healthier for the liver, new research suggests. A study of UK Biobank data found that both sugary drinks and artificially sweetened ones, even those labeled zero sugar, are linked to a higher risk of liver disease. Th findings …
Read More »Lawmakers ban 'veggie-burger' term, limit meat descriptions in EU
If beef is what’s for dinner, European Parliament lawmakers want to make sure there is no confusion about what people are eating. On Wednesday, the lawmakers voted 355 to 247 to define meat as “edible parts of animals” and to restrict the use of words like steak, escalope, sausage or …
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