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Here’s How Japanese McDonald’s Are Cracking Down On Happy Meal Toy Resellers

Here's How Japanese McDonald's Are Cracking Down On Happy Meal Toy Resellers

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Static Media / Shutterstock A McDonald’s Happy Meal is meant to bring joy. The kid-friendly meals always come with a toy, some of which are pretty valuable these days. In some cases, certain McDonald’s locations sell you toys without the meal. But, in Japan, a toy collaboration with Pokémon led to absolute chaos: In early summer 2025, McDonald’s Japan launched a Happy Meal partnership with Pokémon, where Pokémon toys accompanied the children’s meals. Things got out of hand when collectors and resellers began buying up loads of Happy Meals. It led to food … Read more

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Starbucks Is Saying Goodbye To 13 Drinks. Here’s What’s Changing

Starbucks Is Saying Goodbye To 13 Drinks. Here's What's Changing

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Cloudy Design/Shutterstock Starbucks, a coffee chain known for its seemingly endless variety of coffee, tea, and blended drinks, is now slimming down its lineup. As of March 04, 2025, Starbucks will drop 13 beverages from its menu. This comes after its CEO, Brian Niccol, announced plans to simplify Starbucks’ menu and ordering process in late 2024. No beverage category was spared in the recent cuts. The nixed drinks include hot and cold drinks along with many of its iconic Frappuccinos.  There is no unifying reason for the various drinks’ discontinuation. Some are … Read more

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The ‘Dime Test’ Improves Your Stand Mixer, Here’s How

The 'Dime Test' Improves Your Stand Mixer, Here's How

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Caterina Trimarchi/Shutterstock For avid bakers, a stand mixer is absolutely worth the hype. Even though the KitchenAid Artisan Mini can set you back $300, and some pricier options, like the KitchenAid 7 Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer, retail for almost $600, reviewers appreciate that these appliances are powerful and reliable. Although the stand mixer is beloved by many, as with any appliance, it’s not without some quirks and occasional frustrations. One complaint is that the attachment sometimes fails to reach the bottom of the bowl, … Read more

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Yes, Parchment Paper Can Burn. Here’s How To Avoid It

Yes, Parchment Paper Can Burn. Here's How To Avoid It

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PawelKacperek/Shutterstock Parchment paper has infinite tricks for you to use, and it can help extend the life of your trays and pans. Its silicone coating makes the paper non-stick while creating a barrier between hot grease and your cookware. This heat-resistant material is a baker’s best friend. There’s something you should know before using it in the kitchen, though — heat-resistant doesn’t mean flame-retardant. Parchment paper is indeed flammable. It’s safe to use in the oven up to 420 or 450 degrees Fahrenheit on average, but you can double-check by reading the … Read more

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Here’s Why Popcorn Tastes So Much Better At The Movie Theater

Here's Why Popcorn Tastes So Much Better At The Movie Theater

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images Does popcorn taste better at the movies because you’re eating it out of a limited-edition “Wicked” themed bucket? Maybe. Or is it because you’ve just dropped $20 on snacks and are determined to enjoy every last kernel? Also possible. But there is a real reason why movie theater popcorn tastes so much better than the home-popped version, and it has to do with science, sneaky ingredients, and a little culinary magic. At the heart of this popcorn sorcery is … Read more

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