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March 25, 2021

Pepsi, Peeps create marshmallow-flavored soda

On Thursday, Pepsi announced it was partnering with Peeps to release a limited-edition marshmallow-flavored soda, available only through an online contest.

March 25, 2021

Woman says secret admirer sent her two hot dogs as a gift: 'I will always love you'

A woman in England recently showed off a present she received from an apparent secret admirer.

March 25, 2021

Alleged, failed marriage proposal in NJ mall's food court draws response from state's official Twitter account

Footage of a young man proposing to his girlfriend in the middle of a New Jersey mall’s food court — and then being rejected — recently went viral on TikTok. And although some people are speculating that the incident may have just been a prank, that didn’t stop the state’s Twitter account from chiming in.

March 25, 2021

Nose-only COVID-19 masks invented by Mexican researchers for use at restaurants

The nose masks — worn under a full mask with similar behind-the-ears straps — were developed by researchers in Mexico.

March 25, 2021

Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC to take orders via text, social media

The fast food corporation, which runs Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC, announced the purchase of Tictuk Technologies.

March 25, 2021

Originator of Detroit-style pizza blasts Pizza Hut for attempt at regional dish: 'Isn't even a good knock-off'

Buddy’s, the Detroit restaurant chain that claims to have invested Detroit-style pizza bac in 1946, has issued its tongue-in-cheek gratitude to Pizza Hut for attempting to introduce the world to “Detroit-style” pies, even if it’s a “knockoff” that can’t hold a candle to the original.

March 25, 2021

Girl Scout troop leader indicted for allegedly stealing $12,500 from cookie sales, event fees

Jill Gauthier, 49, is said to have transferred $12,500 into her personal bank accounts in a span of about five years, according to an investigation conducted by the Yost Charitable Law Section and the Pataskala Police Department. 

March 24, 2021

Detroit-area bar under fire after patrons allegedly drugged

The allegations surfaced on Saturday after a young woman named Michaela Lillie opened up about her experience at the Rose Room on Facebook.

March 24, 2021

Whiskey brand puts out casting call for hand model, will offer $100G for perfect 'spokesfist'

The open casting call is being called "The Search for the $100,000 Fist," and the person who is ultimately selected for this role will have to appear in future print, video and social media campaigns. Additional role obligations are to be detailed in the winner’s contract.

March 24, 2021

Miller Lite now selling bar-scented candles

There’s nothing like lighting a candle to relax at the end of a long day, and Miller Lite is waxing nostalgic for a simpler, pre-pandemic era.