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As (To Be) Seen On TV. Sikander Iqbal/Creative Commons

Food

Clucking Ridiculous: Chik-fil-A To Launch Streaming Service

You’ve heard of peak TV; now get ready for beak TV. Chik-fil-A has come for your wallet with its food, but now it’ll be playing chicken with Netflix by launching its own streaming service, an idea that was apparently approved by a lot of people.

Shots shots shots shots sho - uh, never mind. Marcello Consolo/Creative Commons

Nature

Illinois Bar Offering Cicada-Infused Malört

When life gives you cicadas, make cicada-ade. Or perhaps combine the noisy insects having a once-in-a-17-year season throughout the Midwest with another regional phenomenon, disgusting Chicago liqueur Malört?

There's a big difference between a rat smoothie and a smoothie that has some rats in it. Tambako The Jaguar/Flickr/Creative Commons

News

Dough No! Rat-Filled Bread Blamed on Squeak Accident

Bread Alert! In Japan, rodent parts were found in several loaves of bread. As a precaution, more than 100,000 loaves of bread had to be recalled.

Deep Fried Insecticide: Cicadas have a fascinating life cycle, play an important role in ecosystems, and can be a tasty part of a balanced diet. Jay Sturner/Wikimedia Commons

Animals

Cicadas, A Marvel of Nature, Are Here Again, So… Let’s Eat!

Cicadas have started to emerge in parts of the U.S., which means it’s a good time to appreciate them and all the delicious ways they can be eaten.

If you thought Uber Eats deliveries couldn't get slower, wait till you get one on horseback. TikTok / @jessielouiset

Curiosities

Mane Course? Uber Eats Delivered on Horseback

A video of a horseback delivery has gone viral, but Uber Eats is not ready to trot the service out everywhere.

If money was no object; what would you eat? U.S. Department of Agriculture/Flickr

News

Let Them Eat Steak: Stop Buying Groceries and Live Debt-Free

Sure, corporations charge outrageous food prices, but that’s because food is a luxury. Walking up the street with a cheeseburger and a glass of milk is the biggest FLEX modern society has. Nobody NEEDS to eat, that’s what makes buying food such a status symbol.

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Sports

Snack Attack! UN-Professional Fighter Bites Opponent, Tastes Defeat

It’s the meal-good story of the year! A recent UFC fight had to be stopped when one fighter decided to turn his opponent into a midnight snack! I’ve got a MUNCH he won’t be trying that again soon! Before I forget; CANNIBALISM!

Pandora's Croissant has been opened -- what have we done? Humphrey's Coffee/Facebook

Food

Crookie Mistake: The Hybrid Pastry that Ended Western Civilization

Crookies; they’re the totally snackable Tiktok-certified dessert that has social media drooling! Hot, crispy, and oh so gooey, they’re everything that [TRANSMISSION INTERRUPTED, YOU ARE NOW OFFLINE]

Brewery work Brendan at the moment his life changed forever.
12 years sober down the drain.  Back Channel Brewing/Facebook

Food

Beer Causes Yet Another Workplace Accident

An unexpected beer explosion at Back Channel Brewing Company turned into a viral sensation. The brewery capitalized on the incident, releasing ‘Blow Back New England IPA.’ The beer is bitter, to represent the feelings of the employee who got blasted in the face.

Burt's Bees Limited Edition Flavors Sold Out burtsbees/Instagram

Food

Ranch Dressing Lip Balm Set Sells Out Creating Resale Frenzy

Burt’s Bees and Hidden Valley Ranch have released a 4-pack lip balm set with flavors like ranch dressing, just in time for the Super Bowl. Originally an April Fools’ joke back in 2022, the product has now quickly sold out, turning into an unexpected hit.

Two crates of Kit Kats in Limbo in CA

Food

55,000 Kit Kats Go Missing in Bizarre Candy Caper

The journey of two shipping crates of candy bars took an unexpected turn, leaving freight broker Mr. Shane Black knee-deep in a pool of confusing chocolatey troubles, and wishing for a break… a Kit Kat break.

King Cake bittersweetnola/Instagram

Food

Thief Pilfers 7 King Cakes in New Orleans Bakery Heist

A thief stole cash, vodka, and seven king cakes from a bakery in New Orleans during the Carnival season. The thief entered and exited through a side door leaving behind a whiff of Mardi Gras mayhem prompting the bakery to beef up security to protect its cherished king cakes.

Fried Toothpicks hiharu_22/TikTok

Food

Deep-Fried Toothpick Trend Prompts Health Officials to Issue Warning

South Korean health officials warn against a viral food trend of consuming deep-fried toothpicks, which are made from corn or potato starch. Despite their eco-friendly nature, these toothpicks have not been verified for human consumption.

Fruit Stripe Gum Label Fruit Stripe Gum/Facebook

Food

Fruit Stripe Gum Discontinued After Half a Century

The iconic Fruit Stripe Gum has been discontinued by Ferrara Candy. This nostalgic treat known for its rainbow packaging and zebra mascot, Yipes, has been discontinued do to changes in consumer tastes and brand trends, and has stirred emotions and fond memories among fans.

Kale flying through the cosmos Richard Cole/DALL-E

Food

Kale Salad Could Transform Astronaut Nutrition in Space

Scientists have crowned the kale salad as the superhero of space munchies for long distance space missions (and just for men.) There will be no salad dressings or croutons, just kale… a lot of kale.

Grace and Taylors Crisps taylorssnacks/Instagram

Food

10-Year-Old’s Campaign Brings Back Haggis Crisp Flavor

A girl from Edinburgh has single-handedly persuaded Taylors Snacks to bring back her favorite haggis and black pepper crisps year-round. Her initiative not only resulted in a year’s supply of crisps but also prompted an outpouring of support from other customers.

A very cheesy pizza GWR/Twitter

World Records

Pizzaiolo Breaks Record With 1001-Cheese Pizza

A chef in Lyons, France has just broken the world record for cheese toppings by adding a ridiculous 1001 different cheeses onto a pizza. When does cheesiness become just too much cheesiness? I think we may have found our answer with this curdling creation.

Limited-edition lambic-style ale brewed with our very own Rogue River Blue Cheese. Facebook Screenshot / Crux Fermentation Project

Food

Intriguing Blue Cheese-Infused Ale Hits Oregon Shelves

In the realm of craft beverages, Coolship Beer No. 6 challenges norms with its unique blend of Rogue River Blue Cheese and ale aged in oak barrels for two years. Born from the collaboration of Rogue Creamery & Crux Fermentation Project, this fusion has sparked intrigue and skepticism.

Doritio Flavored Spirits YouTube Screenshot / Empirical

Food

Doritos and Empirical’s Cheesy Fusion is Nacho Ordinary Spirits

Whether you’re a cocktail connoisseur or simply curious, get ready to sip on the essence of nacho cheese in a way you’ve never imagined. Cheers to this zany collaboration that blends the iconic nacho cheese taste into a liquid adventure.

"I just make the cakes..... I don't ask questions...." Facebook Screenshot / Skysies Cakes

Food

The Custom ‘Charlie Cake’ Incident Sparks Debate in Australia

A reminder of the fine line between creativity and appropriateness in the realm of custom orders. While some applaud a baker’s commitment to fulfilling unique requests, others question the responsibility of businesses when it comes to controversial designs.

Ikea Turkey-Sized Meatball Instagram Screenshot / ikeauk

Food

IKEA Unveils Colossal Turkey-Sized Meatball for Christmas Feasts

IKEA is shaking up Christmas with a colossal “turkey-sized” meatball in its UK stores. Packed with beef, pork, and festive flair, this jumbo delight is set to be a showstopper, sparking a mix of awe and amusement.

Fingerless salad

Food

Finger-lickin’ Good? Customer Sues Chopt over Finger Salad Fiasco

Chopt, the beloved salad haven, is currently embroiled in a lawsuit after a customer made a shocking discovery in her salad - a piece of the manager’s finger. According to the claim, the incident took place while the manager was chopping arugula.

"Brown Friday" is a plumber's busiest day of the year Wikicommons/httpshotlinee24h.shopplumber-kuwait

News

Plumbers Prepare for ‘Brown Friday’, Their Busiest Time of the Year

If you think Black Friday is a nightmare time of the year, Roto-Wire reveal that “Brown Friday” is a whole lot worse for plumbers, and the cause for potential disasters at family Thanksgiving gatherings.

Fish swim among the diners at Thai cafe Facebook/Sweet Fishs Cafe

Food

Cafe in Thailand Where You Can Dine with the Fishes

In this restaurant in Khanom the dining gets immersive. The floor, filled with water and koi fish, sparks intrigue and offers an underwater dining adventure for your feet that blends culinary creativity with aquatic allure.

Ancient pork juice jar YouTube/ たつみネットワーク

Food

Restaurant Hasn’t Changed its Pork Juice Pot in 90 Years

A Restaurant in Tokyo has made the news after the discovery that it hasn’t cleaned its sauce jar in almost a century. The restaurant, Abe-chan, was the subject of a recent TV show where the host braved a pork skewer from a jar not cleaned since 1933.