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Sriracha is Turning From Red to Brown on Store Shelves; Here’s Why
What was once a fiery red color on grocery store shelves has turned a dull brown without much explanation. Sriracha's distinct shade of red was a precursor to the heat that awaited users after squirting the sauce on top of things like noodles and Asian-inspired dishes. Now, that red seems to have gone away.
Why Is the Most Viewed Home on Zillow Last Year Still for Sale?
The most viewed home on Zillow last year in 2023 is a $29 million castle in Connecticut so it will definitely take the perfect buyer and that's quite often the way it goes with beyond unique homes, especially when it's literally a castle. It's a modern-day castle built between 2003...
Is It Technically Okay to Speed if You Have an Emergency?
When I was pulled over for speeding recently, the first thing the police officer asked me was if I was in a hurry for any reason and if there was some emergency. I mean in the movies people are often speeding to get places because of emergencies. Whether it's a comedy where the husband is rushing through the city, down one way streets with his pregnant wife in labor to get to the hospital or a drama where the good guy is speeding to get away from the bad guys who are trying to kill him.
Is It Against the Law to Ride in the Backseat Without a Seat Belt?
Let's start right off with the fact that wearing a seat belt belt for drivers and passengers in the front seat is the law in all but one state. In New Hampshire known as the Live Free or Die state, there is no seat belt law. Wear it, don't wear it, it's totally up to you.
Iconic American Brand Closing Last U.S. Factory, Moving to Mexico
An iconic brand, long a staple in kitchen cupboards across generations, is closing its last U.S. manufacturing facility and moving its production operations to Mexico, where the bulk of its products are already made. Synonymous With Food Storage. Tupperware is so woven into our vocabulary that regardless of what company...
Was the Snakmaster the Best Kitchen Invention of All Time?
While I'd love to argue that the '80s and '90s were the golden age of TV sitcoms, it would be a disservice not to acknowledge that it was also the era when "As Seen on TV" infomercials truly revolutionized every aspect of our lives in every room of the house. Fixing things in the garage! Cleaning the bathroom! And perhaps most of all—mastering every task in the kitchen.
Mysterious Shiny Monolith Has Las Vegas Police Warning Hikers
A brightly shining monolith has seemingly appeared out of nowhere in the mountainous area of Las Vegas. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department responded to a report of a large, shiny object spotted in a nearby mountain range. An Associated Press report stated a search and rescue team from the department was greeted by a gleaming monolith.
Did You Know Sometimes AC Uses More Gas and Sometimes Windows Down Does?
Welcome to summer where July and August are the hottest times of the year with September being humidity-filled as well. However June can surprise us with heat waves, too. Driving with the windows down on a beautiful day is heaven however when it's just too hot it's complete misery and it's air condition time.
Casting Calls in Wisconsin: Lights, Camera, Action
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.
The Decline of Pay Phones in Every State
There were over 2.1 million pay phones in the U.S. at their peak in 1999, but now the technology is mostly relegated to nostalgia. Few wall-mounted pay phones linger in strip malls, and the silver and blue phone booths are mostly gone from the busy streets they once dotted in many parts of the U.S. Pay phones have become so rare that the FCC stopped requiring audits of them in 2018.
There May Be Hope For This Suffering National Restaurant Chain After All
Remember how we all shed a tear over the uncertain future of cheddar bay biscuits at Red Lobster last month?. There is now hope the seafood chain might not be hit as hard as initially thought by its recent bankruptcy filing. How Red Lobster Ended Up Filing For Bankruptcy. Rumblings...
Michael J. Fox Named a Daughter After a Favorite Summer Happy Place
I hope you're like me and enjoy celebrity fun facts. Often there's some mindless enjoyment behind them that makes us smile especially when that celebrity is beloved by basically everyone. When you think of Michael J. Fox, he's definitely one that everyone likes. You can even watch every episode of...
Steve Carell Has a Real-Life Summer Side Gig at a Mom and Pop Store
There's a very good reason why award-winning actor Steve Carrell has a second job, literally. Steve Carell loves is his native Massachusetts so much so that when it comes to vacations, he spends many of them with family in the quaint suburban Boston town of Marshfield right on the outskirts of Cape Cod.
Enchanting Dolphin-Shaped Houseplant Will Make Waves in Your Living Room
These days, I pretty much assume every eye-catching image on the internet is AI-generated. So, when I saw photos of a dolphin-shaped houseplant, I thought, "Nice try, robots!" But guess what? Color me surprised because there are actually houseplants shaped like everyone's favorite fun-loving (most of the time) ocean-dweller. Meet...
30 Stunning Images of Pride Celebrations Around The World
While June is Pride Month in the U.S. several other countries have their own celebrations of the LGBTQ+ community throughout the year. The first gay pride parade stepped off following the 1969 Stonewall Riots in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan. New York Police Department officers had raided the Stonewall Inn, which History.com notes was "common" at "bars and restaurants where gays and lesbians were known to gather."
Is the Name on That Adopt-a-Highway Sign the Superstar Music Mogul We Think It Is?
We've all heard of the Adopt-a-Highway or Sponsor-a-Highway programs started in the 1980s. Individuals, organizations, and companies or businesses volunteer to keep a mile-long stretch of a highway clean and litter-free in exchange for their name on a sign. I always glance at those signs since it's hard to miss...
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