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The First Astronaut To Bring Chocolate Into Space Blue Planet Studio/Shutterstock By Mikala Lugen/Oct. 27, 2022 10:32 pm EST For over 4,000 years, chocolate has been deemed both a bitter and sweet delicacy and sacred food (via History). Harvested from cacao trees in Central and South America, the treat has been considered the “food of the gods” due to its believed sacred properties and currency value. According to Dame Cacao, over seven and a half tons of chocolate is harvested and consumed annually around the world....

Kyle Yates gave a pickleball lesson the day before a tournament that bears his name and offered a critique of his whiffing student’s game. “Your paddle,” he said, “has a big hole in it.” In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies Yates has earned the right to be a smartass. He was one of the first, if not the first, professional pickleball players—a decision that seemed crazy when he made it in 2014....

The McDonald’s CEO Officially Named The McRib The ‘GOAT’ Robson90/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Oct. 28, 2022 12:05 pm EST Run out of work and start the car, and get the kids out of school! Work, school, and all daily responsibilities mean nothing when you hear the news that, yes, making its grand return to your local McDonald’s is the beloved McRib. Sing, dance, lick the barbeque sauce from your fingers and laugh with glee....

When you go shopping for Valentine’s Day gifts, you need to do it right. You can’t pull any half-measures with this. She needs to feel the love and she needs a gift that impresses her immediately. One of the best ways you can do that is by getting here these 1 CT. T.W. Diamond Cushion Frame Stud Earrings from Zales. Jewelry is always a good gift to get for your loved one come Valentine’s season....

It’s good to have a solid selection of colognes in our life. We want to smell good when we go out, it’s just the right thing to do. But it’s not just for us. It’s for everyone around us. We want to make ourselves alluring and appealing to people. Especially if you’re looking for someone to spend some personal time with. This is why the Pure Instinct Roll-On Cologne is a good pickup for any man....

When it comes to outlets that we love to talk about, Huckberry has to be among the elite options. The selection is deep and always impressive. From clothing that will make you look good while you live a life on the go-to footwear for all occasions, you can’t go wrong. Especially when you see something like the Zero Halliburton Edge Lightweight Continental Carry On in stock. Life on the go means that we need to have good luggage in our life to make those travel days go a lot easier....

We Tried Elysian Brewing’s Bifrost Winter Ale, And Would Be Happy To See It Under The Tree S.G. Howe/Mashed By S.G. Howe/Dec. 8, 2022 1:17 pm EST For many unfortunate regions of the country, outdoor temperatures are diving ever closer to the zero mark. Quickly approaching are the days of frigid toes in soggy boots, of pushing a shopping cart through four inches of brackish slush, of hunching over a cold steering wheel as your car’s heat sputters to life....

Workers Reveal What It’s Really Like To Work At MOD Pizza FocusFantastic/Shutterstock By Sophia Hart/Nov. 15, 2022 2:24 am EST Imagine heading into work and always smelling the fantastic aroma of a freshly baked pizza. If you work at Domino’s, Papa Johns’s, or some other pizza chain, this is your delicious reality. As soon as you’re in the store, you probably get to the task of taking orders, crafting the pies, baking them, and making sure everything runs smoothly in the pizza-making and delivery process....

My kids love creating handmade cards for loved ones and friends. Whether it’s a holiday, a birthday, or a special occasion, it makes them feel happy to create a keepsake for people that they love. Mother’s Day is a fantastic time for kids to have fun creating cards for their Mom, Grandma and Aunts. Today I’m sharing 12 adorable kid-made Mother’s Day Cards that children will love creating. It’s amazing how many different and unique ways there are to create a Mother’s Day Card....

12 Best Boozy Drinks To Pair With Your Hanukkah Meal Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock By Ivana Maric/Nov. 29, 2022 12:47 pm EST Hanukkah is an eight-day-long Jewish holiday commemorating the Maccabees’ rebellion against the Greek Syrian rule and the victorious event of taking over the Temple of Jerusalem. The miracle of light associated with Hanukkah relates to the story in Talmud that recounts how one vial of oil, which was supposed to last a day, miraculously burned for eight successive days after the temple was rededicated....

Avocados So Cheap Now Due To A ‘Perfect Storm’ Of Many Events Alexis Foto Guevara/Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/Nov. 3, 2022 1:05 pm EST Grocery shopping is a very doom-and-gloom sort of game right now. Egg prices? Higher. Turkey prices? Higher. Milk, cheese, and beef? Spoiler alert — the price of every one of ’em (and more) is higher, thanks to the worst inflation in over 40 years. Finally, though, shoppers are about to see a little bit of relief in one beloved item, as avocado prices are dropping by a significant margin....

There’s a place for $2 cotton tube socks, but the trail isn’t it. For long days on tough terrain, wrap your dogs in technical fabrics engineered to prevent blisters, hot spots, and foot fatigue—all while keeping you dry. Here’s what to look for in a trail-worthy pair of performance socks. The Best New Trail Shoes for Off-Road Running Read article Find Some Flow Calves should have some form of venting, like you see above with the pair of Farm to Feet socks (center)....

There are many professions that play an important role in our society. Of all these professions, doctors have to be one of the most important. Dating back centuries, doctors and healers have worked tirelessly to save lives and help to cure ailments. Medical practice has come a long way since the days of leeches and crazy cures, and doctors are better equipped than ever to help the sick and the hurt....

Here’s How Many Rolls You Should Actually Prepare For Thanksgiving masa44/Shutterstock By Amberly Mckee/Nov. 14, 2022 9:09 pm EST Thanksgiving has officially crept up on us, with millions of Americans ready to celebrate next Thursday. According to IPSOS, last year’s Thanksgiving saw 99% of participating individuals enjoying a holiday meal, and 61% throwing a larger get-together to make up for what was lost during 2020’s pandemic. Of the 332 million people living in the United States, nine out of 10 planned to have at least some sort of celebration....

Here’s What Happened To Clean Bottle After Shark Tank Instagram By Amberly Mckee/Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 1:42 pm EST Aired on ABC, the popular reality TV show “Shark Tank” follows a team of investors as they decide which entrepreneurs they’d like to help grow. The group, which is made of up Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John, and Kevin O’Leary, listens to a series of pitches and asks appropriate questions until they find a business that catches their eye....

For many of us, our childhood rooms were plastered with posters of our heroes. Whether it was an image of Michael Jordan flying across the court for another dunk, or an image of the rock band whose music spoke to your soul, there’s a reason these posters found their way into our childhoods: they inspired us to dream big. As adults, we usually don’t paper our walls with frameless prints—instead, we decorate our walls with sleek, tasteful frames—but the desire to see our favorite people and moments in history is still there....

Michael Voltaggio Ate At Wolfgang Puck’s Spago For His Super-Private Wedding Kris Connor/Getty Images By Sarah Martinez/Nov. 21, 2022 4:43 pm EST Michael Voltaggio is a celebrity chef, restaurateur, and competition cooking star. He burst onto the scene in 2009 after winning “Top Chef” and has been delighting audiences ever since. The chef stays busy between competing on “Tournament of Champions;” mentoring young chefs on his show, “Battle of the Brothers;” and opening new restaurants....

Mistakes Everyone Makes When Cooking Beef Wellington Chudo2307/Shutterstock By Mikaela Bloom/Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 8:59 am EST References to beef Wellington infiltrated American homes when celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay hurled insults at “Hell’s Kitchen” contestants who undercooked the prized meat center of the dish. And perhaps it was the self-declared “Ambassador to Wellington” who put this seemingly elaborate, time-consuming, and fancy dish back on the American agenda (via The Washingtonian)....

My Little Pony not only appeals to children, but it has also gained massive following of teenagers and young adults. The first episode aired in 2010, but until now, these cute little ponies can be seen printed almost everywhere—from books to toys. The popularity of this TV show has created a demand for My Little Pony coloring pages. There’s a lot of Pony characters—Twilight Sparkle, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, and more! With these My Little Pony coloring sheets, you can color your favorite pony character!...

Nature Valley Made Straight Up Logs Of Peanut Butter In The ’80s AtlasStudio/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/Dec. 8, 2022 11:32 am EST For many, peanut butter is nature’s perfect food, the nectar of the legume deities, and the one staple no pantry should ever be without. This is likely why peanut butter has been paired with so many things over the years. On bread, this nutty spread is typically joined with jelly, banana, or honey, but fans of Reese’s or Butterfinger will tell you it is scrumptious with chocolate too....