When did it become impossible to eat Starburst without total strangers feeling the need to inform you that yes, pink is the best color? This is a true story – about two summers ago, I was walking through Dupont Circle, pack of Starburst in hand, opening and eating them as I walk. When out of [...]

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Police in Hartford, CT are investigating a somewhat odd explosive device found alongside the road. A motorist on Powder Forest Drive Friday morning noticed what looked like a whole chicken – the kind bought at grocery stores for roasting with a pipe bomb stuffed inside, police said. When they arrived on the scene around 9 [...]

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For those of you unfamiliar with the “Cell Phone Popcorn” videos, a little over a week ago, someone uploaded a clip of four young people speaking French Japanese who pointed four phones at some kernels of popcorn, called them simultaneously, and caused the popcorn to pop. Here is the first video posted for those of [...]

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From College Humor.

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The salmonella outbreak in tomatoes is spreading rapidly. RIP Organic Rice Krispies. Metrocurean reports on some DC winners of the James Beard awards. A new vegetarian restaurant is opening in DC at 14th and Q. Beer drinkers are upset as bars try and switch to smaller glasses. McDonald’s is doing a test run of offering [...]

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The NY Times Travel section has a great article on the increasingly delicious foods available in America’s ballparks. Even cooler than the article itself, an interactive map, that allows you to click on all the different ballparks across the country. For each ballpark, the writers suggest a food to order and a food to avoid. [...]

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Papa John’s is using a new optical illusion door hanger that makes it appear that someone is at your door when you look through the peephole. According to The Fire Wire, this marketing tactic/strategy was the winner of the Gold Lion for the best use of alternative media in direct marketing at the Cannes Advertising [...]

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The hourglass!

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McDonald’s and BK franchisees are not happy about the dollar menu. Serious Eats interviews Gail Simmons. Metrocurean looks at “Wine that Loves.” Consumerist reports Burger King will now stay open until 2 AM. The 100 cereal taste test. Impulsive Buy reviews Nilla Cakesters. Eating Out Loud makes a spicy radish sandwich. Tequila marinated steak with [...]

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