The United States Of Scary Things

What scary things lurks behind your state? The map of the United States of scary things explores the seedier side of each state.

Pocky: Origin of the Japanese multi-coated flavored snack
Pocky, the popular snack's name was derived from the Japanese onomatopoeic word "pokkiri", which is said to mimic the sound of the sticks being cracked. The post Pocky: Origin of the Japanese multi-coated flavored snack first appeared on Grubbits.
Early runners drank champagne as an energy drink
Athletes commonly used various substances such as alcohol and drugs like strychnine, heroin, or cocaine to boost energy levels, or increase aggression. The post Early runners drank champagne as an energy drink first appeared on Grubbits.
Supermarket Kakamu creates large beds that resemble toast
Have you ever dreamed of sleeping on a piece of toast bread? A Japanese media company Supermarket Kakamu has designed large beds that resemble giant toast. The post Supermarket Kakamu creates large beds that resemble toast first appeared on Grubbits.
Per capita, Norway eats the most frozen pizza globally
If you thought that Americans eat a lot of pizza you would be wrong. You should see what people eat in Norway! Norwegians consume about 11 pounds of pizza per year. The post Per capita, Norway eats the most frozen pizza globally first appeared on Grubbits.
Disney’s Coco: The Official Cookbook
Celebrate Día de Los Muertos with over 50 recipes inspired by the Land of the Dead in Disney’s Coco! The cookbook includes dozens of authentic Mexican dishes. The post Disney’s Coco: The Official Cookbook first appeared on Grubbits.
A UK farm tests greenhouse gases by making sheep burp less
Sheep emit methane gas when they fart and belch, which is a potent substance that can trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming. The post A UK farm tests greenhouse gases by making sheep burp less first appeared on Grubbits.
Old Dutch Foods Ltd. powers CFL Pick ‘Em and 2023’s biggest CFL events
Old Dutch Foods Ltd. and the Canadian Football League are giving fans a lot to cheer for – and snack on – during the upcoming season, postseason, and the 110th Grey Cup. The post Old Dutch Foods Ltd. powers CFL Pick ‘Em and 2023’s biggest CFL events first appeared on Grubbits.
McDonald’s celebrates the Wavemaker in all of us with “The Little Mermaid” Happy Meal
McDonald's restaurants across the nation are featuring "The Little Mermaid" Happy Meal, celebrating Disney's iconic dreamer, Ariel. For Disney fans of all ages. The post McDonald’s celebrates the Wavemaker in all of us with “The Little Mermaid” Happy Meal first appeared on Grubbits.