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Some Halloween candy could be more expensive
When filling up your candy dish for trick-or-treaters, do you have a favorite? For those who love Hershey’s, Milky Way, or anything else with chocolate in it – it might be a little scary when you go to stock up. David Branch a sector manager with Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute says the price of cocoa…
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Orange juice is getting more expensive, here’s why
Orange juice is getting more expensive, here’s why MSN
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McDonald’s Quarter Pounder Back on the Menu After Testing
LOS ANGELES (AP) — McDonald’s announced Sunday that Quarter Pounders will again be on its menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of the outbreak of E. coli poisoning tied to the popular burgers that killed one person and sickened at least 75 others across 13 states. The U.S. Food…
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Riskiest States for Countryside Driving
Wyoming has been identified as the most dangerous state for rural motoring, with a worrying 19.76 rural crash fatalities per 100,000 residents. This rate starkly contrasts with Massachusetts, which recorded the safest rate at just 0.43 fatalities per 100,000. These results are from a recent study conducted by Lucky Gambler and the Insurance Institute for…
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Do you know the one food Americans eat more than anything else? See the top 50, according to the USDA
Do you know the one food Americans eat more than anything else? See the top 50, according to the USDA. MSN
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Candy Corn Conflict! The Halloween Treat That Divides Us
GREENWICH, N.Y. — Love it or hate it, candy corn is a Halloween staple. Some people can’t resist candy corn’s super-sweet taste, while others think it’s too artificial and sugary. Whether you’re a fan or a skeptic, there’s no denying that this tiny, tri-colored treat has a fascinating history that goes beyond mere snacking. There’s…
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Pumpkin Carving: The Messy Tradition That Pulls Us Together
GREENWICH, N.Y. — The best way to get into the Halloween spirit is to carve pumpkins. Pumpkin carving is messy and icky but we do it year after year for just one reason: family. The quality time spent with the ones you love makes the laborious process worthwhile. I’ve always hated carving pumpkins. I would…
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Could a Fungus Be Behind the Salem Witch Trials?
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Mass hallucinations and paranoia. Seizures and bodily convulsions. From 1692 to 1693, the town of Salem in the Massachusetts Bay Colony tried approximately 200 people for their crimes of witchcraft. Within that year, 14 women, six men and two dogs were killed on suspicion of working for the devil. Politics, fear,…
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From Grandma’s Table to TikTok: The Unexpected Return of the Humble Casserole
WASHINGTON — There’s something so comforting about a casserole. For many of us, it brings back memories of big family dinners, holiday potlucks or Grandma pulling a dish straight from the oven. But these days, the humble casserole is popping up in an unexpected place: TikTok. Casseroles have gone viral, with younger generations getting in…
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Is a Pumpkin a Fruit or a Vegetable?
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Inquiring minds might want to know, is the orange orb popular for Halloween and fall decorations a fruit or vegetable? The answer may surprise you. A pumpkin is, in fact, a fruit. According to expert Joe Masabni, Ph.D., Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service vegetable specialist in the Texas A&M Department of Horticultural Sciences said…
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From Tools to Toilet Bowls: Unusual Ways to Use Ketchup
GREENWICH, N.Y. — We all know ketchup as a classic topping for fries, burgers and maybe the occasional scrambled eggs, but this tangy red condiment can do a lot more than add flavor to your dinner. From cleaning and polishing to helping with personal care fixes, ketchup can do so much more than just top…
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The 10 Sunniest Cities in the U.S., Ranked
The 10 Sunniest Cities in the U.S., Ranked Redfin Blog
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Oh My Gourd! The Incredible History of Pumpkins
GREENWICH, N.Y. — As the crisp autumn air settles in and leaves begin to change, one unmistakable symbol of the season takes center stage—the pumpkin. Its bright orange hue and round, familiar shape adorn porches and doorsteps across America, signaling the arrival of fall festivities. From intricately carved jack-o’-lanterns to the comforting flavors of pumpkin…
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US: Weather, Tik-Tok trend creating a shortage of pickling cucumbers
US: Weather, Tik-Tok trend creating a shortage of pickling cucumbers hortidaily.com
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A Look at Food-Related Illnesses at Restaurants Over the Years
WASHINGTON — Outbreaks of foodborne illnesses are pretty rare for well known restaurant chains, but they do happen. This week, an outbreak of E. coli food poisonings linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has sickened at least 49 people in 10 states, including one person who died and 10 who were hospitalized. McDonald’s has halted the distribution…
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Candy producers using less chocolate this Halloween amid record cocoa prices
Hershey and other big chocolate producers are turning to gummies and other candy to offset supply issues with the crop.
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Victorian Ghost Photographs Amused Viewers With Spooky Thrills
ST. PAUL, Minn. (THE CONVERSATION) — October has long been associated with ghosts – from ancient Celtic festivals to ward off restless spirits after harvest time to the modern standby of using an old sheet to make a last-minute Halloween costume. In the middle of the 19th century, however, popular portrayals of ghosts became a year-round…
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Hoard of 1,000-Year-Old Coins Unearthed in a Farmer’s Field Sells for $5.6M
LONDON (AP) — Adam Staples knew he’d found something when his metal detector let out a beep. And then another. And another. Soon “it was just ‘beep beep, beep beep, beep beep,’” Staples said. In a farmer’s field in southwest England, Staples and six friends had found a hoard of more than 2,500 silver coins…
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Move Over Pumpkins, Give Gourds the Spotlight
FARGO, N.D. — It’s October and the spooky season is upon us. Yards are decorated, kids are figuring out their costumes and it’s all things pumpkin. Pumpkin spice is in full swing. Here in Bismarck, Papa’s Pumpkin Patch is already halfway through its season and pumpkins are getting many makeovers in homes. As I drive…
