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The Science of What Makes Junk Food So Addictive (And Delicious)

It's basically impossible to stop eating junk food. And it's like that for a reason. There are billions and billions of pounds and dollars at play in Big Snack, and those corporations want to keep it that way. The New York Times has an exhaustive and fairly massive feature about how junk food companies use everything from economic theory to chemistry to experimental psychology to keep you eating it. Read More >>

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Scientific Proof That Junk Food Makes You Miserable?

Next time you're stuffing your face with a limp fast food burger or street-side hot dog, ask yourself: Is it really making you happy? I mean, really? Not according to new research it isn't; in fact, eating junk food is linked to far higher rates of depression. Read More >>

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This Cheesy Snack Turns Your Tongue Blue

Ah, crisps. Who doesn't love them? If only — and I'm being nitpicky here — if only they could, I don't know, turn your tongue some ungodly colour for no reason. Right? Oh, wait, PepsiCo's Twisties to the rescue! Read More >>