Mike Edmisten - Author for 24/7 Wall St.
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Foods resembling crackers date back to the Roman Empire, but the first cracker made in the U.S. was purportedly created in 1792 by John Pearson in Newburyport, Massachusetts. He wanted to create a...
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Apple juice is the second most popular fruit juice in the world, trailing only orange juice. Some consider it more of a fall beverage, but millions of people enjoy a cold glass of apple juice at...
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Spring begins this month, meaning the doldrums of winter are finally winding down. Longer days and warmer temperatures will soon be here, bringing lazy days lounging by the pool, sitting underneath...
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Beef jerky used to be a niche product that was typically marketed to young men as a primal, masculine food. It was seen as a product for dudes who would sooner gnaw off their own foot rather than...
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When the snack conversation turns to chips, potato chips often get most of the attention. They are the most popular type of chip in the U.S., and we totally get it. Crunching on high-quality potato...
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Joe Biden was 78 years and 61 days old on the date of his inauguration, making him the oldest president in U.S. history. It appears that another record will be set after the 2024 election, as well....
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According to numerous surveys, bacon is among the top three most popular breakfast foods in the U.S. The top spot goes to either pancakes or eggs, depending on which survey you choose to believe....
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We’re all feeling the pinch of inflation at the grocery store. Grocery prices rose 25 percent over the last four years, outpacing overall inflation by six percent during that same period. The costs...
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As winter begins to wane, most of us are anticipating the warmer weather that will soon arrive. One of the best parts of the warmer seasons is the chance to cool off with some delicious ice...
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What is your go-to bagel? Perhaps you enjoy the simple things in life, such as a lightly toasted bagel topped with nothing more than a small pat of butter. Or maybe cream cheese is your topping of...
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A cold glass of orange juice is a wonderful way to begin the day. That’s what it is supposed to be, anyway. Some orange juice brands simply do not deliver the goods.To compile this list of orange...
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No one likes doing laundry. It is a mundane and never-ending household chore, especially when multiple people live in a household. Don’t you feel like the clothes hamper is never empty, regardless...
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The first Cracker Barrel Old Country Store opened along Highway 109 in Lebanon, Tennessee on September 19, 1969. The franchise is now a fixture of the American road trip, especially in the South and...
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There are more Starbucks stores than McDonald’s locations in the United States. In fact, the only fast-food franchise with more U.S. stores than Starbucks is Subway. (Here’s a list of the...
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The automotive industry has experienced a seismic shift in the last few decades. Americans are now hyper-conscious of fuel efficiency. Hybrid vehicles have become a favorite among environmentally...
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