A small, wrinkly yellow-green pepper known as Pepper X is now officially the hottest chili pepper in the world, according to Guinness World Records. Ed Currie, founder of PuckerButt Pepper Company in South Carolina, appeared on the YouTube show Hot Ones to receive the Guinness award and announce the spicy new variety to the world. […]
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Have a cup of Joe, It’s international Coffee day
Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world with an estimated two billion cups consumed each day. To recognise the work of millions of coffee farmers, producers and baristas from all over the world, every year on October 1, the world celebrates International Coffee Day. This year’s theme is “promoting the […]
Burger King’s Newest Sandwiches Are Making Customers Feel Cheated
Burger King recently took the first step in putting its Whopper brand front and center with the launch of three new Whopper Melts. The sandwiches are essentially patty melts that use two Whopper Jr. patties but swap out the burger bun for two toasted slices of bread. They’re also layered with melted American cheese and […]
Denver Reverses 30 Year Old Pit Bull Ban
After 30 years, pit bulls will soon be allowed to walk the streets of Denver. The Denver City Council on Monday voted to amend a code that banned pit bulls entirely from the Colorado capital. The amendment passed 7-4 and will take effect 90 days after Mayor Michael Hancock signs it into law. To own […]
Man Runs Into Burning Home To Save Niece Stuck On 2nd Floor
“I’d do it again, I really would. I don’t care,” Byrd said, lying in his hospital bed with gauze covering his face. “I’d run back in there and do it again even if I got burnt worse or died.” After a fire broke out in Byrd’s Washington home, Byrd said he rushed to help his […]
Pig Ear Dog Treats Cause Of Salmonella Outbreak In 13 States
Pig ears sold as dog treats in 33 states are being recalled due to an outbreak of salmonella. Pet Supplies Plus is recalling bulk pig ears sold in open bins at its more than 400 stores across the country, the retail chain said in a notice posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The […]
Star NFL Player Changes Life By Being Baptized In Jordan River
During the offseason, one leading NFL quarterback is taking his spiritual life to the next level. Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, who set records as a rookie and will be going into his third season this fall, was submerged in the Jordan River, the same place the Bible records Jesus was baptized, during his first […]
Road Kill Now Legal To Eat In 27 States
You found it on the side of the road and now, in more than two dozen states, you can eat it with a side of potatoes. At least 27 states have passed legislation allowing drivers to turn their roadkill into their dinner, and lawmakers in many others, including California, are poised to do the same. […]
Produce Being Recalled For Another E. Coli Scare
A California farm that federal health officials traced to the recent E.coli outbreak from romaine lettuce has recalled additional produce “out of an abundance of caution,” the facility announced Thursday. While none of the recalled products have tested positive for E. coli, and no illnesses associated with these produce items have been reported, the farm said: “Out […]
FDA Recalls Dog Food, Warns Could Be Deadly
The Food and Drug Administration is warning pet owners that several brands of dry dog food contain too much vitamin D, which can be toxic in high amounts, increasing their risk of kidney failure. The FDA said that dog food sourced from a single manufacturer, but sold by multiple brands, contained “excessive, potentially toxic levels […]
Some Romaine Lettuce Is Now Safe To Eat
It’s now safe to eat some romaine lettuce, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Monday. Health officials said the romaine linked to a deadly E. coli outbreak that sparked an alert last week to avoid the lettuce entirely appears to be from California’s Central Coast Region. The FDA said romaine lettuce from other locations […]
McDonald’s Brings Back The Famous McRib For Limited Time
McDonald’s has announced that its beloved McRib is back after nearly a year off the menu. The sandwich features a boneless pork patty, barbecue sauce, onions and pickles, is now available at more than 9,000 participating restaurants across the country. “While McDonald’s has ushered in many new items this year – such as fresh beef in our […]