Tag: Weird History Food

The Evening Post: The Strange Cult Of Whataburger

In the state of Texas, Whataburger is more than a regional fast food chain, it’s a beloved institution that people defend like a member of the family. But what exactly is it […]

The Evening Post: How Hershey’s Ruined Reese’s

In February of 2026, the grandson of H.B. Reese, founder of Reese’s Candy Company, publicly criticized Hershey’s, accusing the company of replacing core ingredients with cheaper substitutes; a claim Hershey’s didn’t even […]

The Evening Post: The Rise And Fall Of The “Set It And Forget It” Empire

Other than a certain cartoon detective, there’s nowhere we love gadgets more than in our kitchens… and perhaps no one is more responsible for those tools than Ron Popeil. He’s the ever-smiling […]

Foodie Saturdays: The Truth About Chick-fil-A

Welcome to the Foodie Saturdays segment! Each week here on Geek Alabama, Foodie Saturdays will feature food related content. We here at Geek Alabama will make foodies out there very happy when […]

Science Mondays: What’s Actually In A Marshmallow

Welcome to the Science Mondays segment! Each week here on Geek Alabama, Science Mondays will feature stuff from the world of science and science related content. Our goal here at Geek Alabama […]

Good News Fridays: Why We Can’t Stop Poking The Pillsbury Doughboy

Welcome to the Good News Fridays segment! Each week here on Geek Alabama, Good News Fridays will feature something good, wholesome, positive, and overall something great. After a long and stressful week, […]

The Evening Post: Which Root Beer Is The Definitive Root Beer?

Root Beer is a sweetened carbonated beverage which, despite its name, has little to nothing to do with actual beer. Nonetheless, people throughout the world enjoy it so enthusiastically you could be […]

Foodie Saturdays: Is There Any Grape In “Grape” Flavor?

Welcome to the Foodie Saturdays segment! Each week here on Geek Alabama, Foodie Saturdays will feature food related content. We here at Geek Alabama will make foodies out there very happy when […]

Foodie Saturdays: The Incredible Rise And Disastrous Fall Of Fuddruckers

Welcome to the Foodie Saturdays segment! Each week here on Geek Alabama, Foodie Saturdays will feature food related content. We here at Geek Alabama will make foodies out there very happy when […]

Foodie Saturdays: The Biggest Beef In Competitive Eating: Chestnut Vs. Kobayashi

Welcome to the Foodie Saturdays segment! Each week here on Geek Alabama, Foodie Saturdays will feature food related content. We here at Geek Alabama will make foodies out there very happy when […]