Cocktail Chatter

Here’s Why Cartographers Planted Fake Places on Their Maps
Here’s Why Cartographers Planted Fake Places on Their Maps
The Dark and Complicated History of Monterey Jack Cheese
The Dark and Complicated History of Monterey Jack Cheese
The Reason Why So Many Actors Use Stage Names
The Reason Why So Many Actors Use Stage Names
How Columbus, Ohio, Became the Nation’s Guinea Pig for Big-Brand Product Testing
How Columbus, Ohio, Became the Nation’s Guinea Pig for Big-Brand Product Testing
Iceberg Lettuce’s Name Actually Has Nothing to Do With How Crisp It Is
Iceberg Lettuce’s Name Actually Has Nothing to Do With How Crisp It Is
‘MagiCan’: Coca-Cola’s Bizarre ’90s Promotion That Lasted a Measly Three Weeks
‘MagiCan’: Coca-Cola’s Bizarre ’90s Promotion That Lasted a Measly Three Weeks
How Disneyland’s Trash Inspired Doritos and Created a Multi-Billion Dollar Enterprise
How Disneyland’s Trash Inspired Doritos and Created a Multi-Billion Dollar Enterprise
On This Airline, Wine Flies Free
On This Airline, Wine Flies Free
Despite Their Name, King Crabs Aren’t Actually Crabs
Despite Their Name, King Crabs Aren’t Actually Crabs
Remembering Domino’s Failed (and Ludicrous) Effort to Establish Itself in Italy
Remembering Domino’s Failed (and Ludicrous) Effort to Establish Itself in Italy
Why 21 Elephants and 17 Camels Once Crossed the Brooklyn Bridge
Why 21 Elephants and 17 Camels Once Crossed the Brooklyn Bridge
After Decades of Trademark Protection, Taco Bell Wants to Bring ‘Taco Tuesday’ to the Masses
After Decades of Trademark Protection, Taco Bell Wants to Bring ‘Taco Tuesday’ to the Masses
The Secretive and Somewhat Sketchy ’80s Ad Campaign That Cost Burger King $40M
The Secretive and Somewhat Sketchy ’80s Ad Campaign That Cost Burger King $40M
Frozen Dessert for the Masses: How Prohibition Fueled America’s Love for Ice Cream
Frozen Dessert for the Masses: How Prohibition Fueled America’s Love for Ice Cream
Despite Their Name, Strawberries Aren’t Actually Berries
Despite Their Name, Strawberries Aren’t Actually Berries
A Bowtie-Clad Duck Started a Bar Fight — and Lost
A Bowtie-Clad Duck Started a Bar Fight — and Lost
Rihanna Is Really Into This Random New York Diner
Rihanna Is Really Into This Random New York Diner
Why Hot Dogs Are Sold in 10-Packs But Hot Dog Buns Are Sold in 8-Packs
Why Hot Dogs Are Sold in 10-Packs But Hot Dog Buns Are Sold in 8-Packs