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The 1990s was the era of grunge, independent films, and the dawning of the world wide web, but what was it like at the grocery store? For generations, people have commented on the rising cost of groceries, but when factoring in inflation, some items are actually cheaper today than they were in the 1990s. Food prices in 1990 were often similar to today's prices - which one would hope for, since it wasn't all that long ago - though some items have actually come down in price in the past decades.Have you ever wondered, “How much was a loaf of bread in the 1990s?” How about the price of eggs? This list will break down 1990 food prices by listing the average price back then, the 1990 price factoring in inflation - using the US Bureau of Labor Statistics' <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/cpicalc.pl?cost1=0.60&amp;year1=199001&amp;year2=202003">inflation calculator</a> - and today's cost for the same items.Vote up the grocery store items that you think have the best 2020 value and vote down any food that you'd rather go back in time to purchase.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, Duke of York, is no stranger to the spotlight. As the youngest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Andrew's marriage to Sarah Ferguson was constant fodder for the tabloids. Andrew's ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, his alleged financial and sexual misconduct, and his overall controversial behavior has also been in headlines for decades.In 2026, the former Prince was arrested for suspicion of misconduct while in public office. This arrest came on the heels of Andrew losing his titles and honors during the preceding years. It was also inextricably linked Andrew's ties to Epstein.Andrew's fall from grace has been complicated as well as shocking. Here's how it happened and the role Epstein played in Andrew's troubled past.

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It happens every year on February 2 when Americans gather around to see if a rodent can predict the weather: Groundhog Day. Of course, Groundhog Day is also the title of a popular movie and a phrase that implies the monotony of living the same day over and over and over again.&nbsp;The "will he or won't he?" of Puxatawny Phil's shadow is as much a part of surviving winter as seeing early buds on trees and stepping outside without a coat for the first time. But, when you really think about it, the reason a groundhog is considered an authority on changing seasons isn't exactly obvious. To understand that, you have to know your history.

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Each year, the President of the United States makes remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast. In a country founded on the idea that <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-1/">Church and State</a> are to remain separate, this may seem unusual. The vision of the National Prayer Breakfast Foundation, however, "is to promote and share the idea of gathering together in the Spirit of Jesus of Nazareth, adopted by the Senate and House Prayer Breakfast Groups in the United States Congress."The role of the National Prayer Breakfast is, ideally, not to influence government, but to advocate for and facilitate unity and cooperation. In order to understand this, here's a look at the origins of the event, how it has developed over time, and how it brings together spiritual, political, and religious leaders.

The History Of The National Prayer Breakfast, Explained

What Is The National Prayer Breakfast?

The passage of the<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/amdt18-5/ALDE_00013845/"> Volstead Act</a>, also known as the National Prohibition Act, in 1919 signaled a new phase in American history would soon begin: Prohibition. The act enforced the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-18/">18th Amendment which prohibited</a> "the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors within, the importation thereof into, or the exportation thereof from the United states and all territory subject to the jurisdiction thereof for beverage purposes."In short, booze became illegal. This didn't mean people stopped drinking, however. There were numerous ways to make, sell, and consume alcohol, including making a visit to a speakeasy. Speakeasies were gathering places where patrons enjoyed drinks and entertainment alike. Often accessible via password or entrance card, the locations of speakeasies were shrouded in secrecy, and the risk of going to one was likely part of the overall appeal.&nbsp;Due to the nature of speakeasies, there's limited information about what went on behind those often-disguised doors. Luckily, some individuals who were involved in the processes and activities that went into speakeasy operations and culture did leave behind descriptions and reflections about what actually happened at a Prohibition-era speakeasy.&nbsp;

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Fun facts and fascinating trivia about historical, bygone, and modern foods for people who love eating food.

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Every <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/each-state-essential-food/melissa-sartore">state has a food</a> it is known for, and we often take pride in claiming that our home makes some of the best barbecue, seafood, or pies in the nation. Still, when Ranker asked readers which food they could eat for the rest of their lives, Chinese food, spaghetti, burritos, and sushi were some of the dishes that ranked at the very top of the list. Part of what makes these foods so appealing is that they seem special, helping us feel like we are experiencing ethnic foods without having to leave home. Are we really, though?&nbsp;It turns out that some of our very favorite “ethnic” foods actually originated right here in our own country. While a few resemble dishes from their supposed countries, others were conceptualized entirely in the United States. This list exposes the fascinating, real, and very American origins of some of our very favorite “ethnic” dishes.

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Foods Americans Think Are Ethnic But Were Actually Invented In The States

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Since the dawn of civilization, a lot of important things have happened. Here are lists of about the many winding routes we took to get where we are today.

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In 2014, two separate Reddit users—<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/1y5f2a/what_are_two_events_that_took_place_in_the_same/?sort=top&amp;limit=500">ShyneBox</a> and <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/1mdhu1/what_are_two_events_in_history_that_you_never/?sort=top">mitch3a</a>—posted essentially the same question to&nbsp;AskReddit, several months apart: What are some events in history that you never would’ve guessed happened around the same time? The response was awesome, with almost 15,000 combined comments. Super-popular blogger Jason Kottke <a href="http://kottke.org/14/02/unlikely-simultaneous-historical-events">linked to both threads</a> and the conversation spread like crazy.You’ve probably seen lists of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weird-but-true-historical-date-comparisons/melissa-sartore" target="_blank">historical events that happened at the same time</a> compiled on other sites online. Unfortunately, most of these sites don’t credit the original Reddit users who got the conversation going and don’t check their facts. This list hopes to remedy that. Read on for some of the coolest observations from the original Reddit threads, complete with sources and credit to the original commenters who made these connections (or at least made them widely known).

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As the medium most associated with modernity, cinema has often been at the forefront of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movies-made-before-cgi/anncasano">technological advancements</a>. The introduction of sound, color, widescreen, and streaming are all notable historic “firsts.” Although many of these breakthroughs are of a more serious nature, some movies have become notable for far less lofty reasons.Odder movie firsts in history, like the Wilhelm scream, offer a fuller, richer, and funnier appreciation of how any film can be groundbreaking.

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Looking at the best, worst, and most unforgettable adaptations of books to the big and small screens.

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The banning of books has long been criticized, yet<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/ridiculous-reasons-books-have-been-banned/thomas-west"> people still think seem to think that it's a good idea</a>. You'll notice that some of the bans on this list are from within the last five or 10 years even.&nbsp;Yet, some filmmakers decide to fight back to the criticism being thrown at the novel. They'll make films as equally racy, violent, or challenging as the books they're based on, which then often also receive backlash from the same group of folks. However, that group is usually fairly small when compared to the entire world - so most of the films made from the banned books on this list did quite well at the box office.&nbsp;Why did they do well? Because these <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-books-that-have-been-banned/ranker-books">books are some of the great classics</a> of the last century of literature - and great raw material from a book often translates well to the big screen. Which is your favorite banned-book-turned-movie?

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Interesting tidbits and things you should know about everything from the US Constitution to the modern banana industry.

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The world&rsquo;s population utilizes many everyday items daily. However, not many people are aware of why these items came to be or when they were first created. Most things that occur in everyone&rsquo;s lives have an interesting backstory. Many of the world&rsquo;s modern inventions have their foundations in more rudimentary designs.

It&rsquo;s intriguing to learn how everyday stuff was invented, especially innovations that are reasonably common in most people&rsquo;s lives. Read this list if your interest has been piqued and you want to learn the truth surrounding the origins of everyday items.

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There's little doubt humankind is the number one <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weird-products-that-hurt-the-environment/nathan-gibson">threat to the wellbeing of the planet</a>. As humans evolve from one stage of civilization to the next, we force the world around us to change as well. This results in a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/worlds-most-endangered-foods/keshvaralikhani ">loss of plants,</a> animals, and even our own inventions.Ask yourselves when the last time you left a note in cursive was, or when you last saw a payphone. It might take a minute to recall that memory. The loss of pay phones and cursive writing may not have a huge impact on the world but some of the other things on this list surely will. Take a look below and let us know which of things you really wouldn't want to see go.&nbsp;

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Though it was campaigned for over many years, it wasn't until 2018 that the FDA <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/restaurant-menu-law/">enacted a law</a> requiring <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-restaurant-chains-in-america?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">US restaurant chains</a> with more than 20 locations to list their calories on their menu. The issue has been hotly debated - the pro-calorie side holds that consumers deserve the right to know more about the nutritional information of their food, and that listing calories may help people make healthier, more informed choices about what they eat.&nbsp;On <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.eater.com/22872257/get-rid-of-calorie-counts-on-menus">the opposing side</a>, it's been argued that calorie listings wrongly conflate caloric value with nutritional value - just because something is low in calories doesn't mean it's necessarily healthier than a menu item with higher calories. Other people may just not want to know.For better or worse, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-restaurants-to-stop-at-during-a-road-trip/restaurant-chains">our favorite US chains</a> must now provide the calorie information on dishes - both old fan favorites and new, trendy takes. Here's the highest calorie option at each chain - which one's making your mouth water?

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When it comes to food on-screen, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/great-movie-and-tv-food/jordanmyrick">some meals </a>live long in the memory. Whether it’s because they’re so gross, tempting, or just plain odd, those outlandish fictional dishes always leave us wondering what they'd be like to eat. But just how many calories are in some of those?&nbsp;This collection breaks down the content of the dishes and calculates the nutrition behind them. Where possible, the items will be simply based on what can be deduced on-screen. The others will come directly from the horse's mouth - recipes by the writers or producers. The totals are based on the most reliable nutritional information available.&nbsp;For a few of these, you just need a well-stocked pantry and a strong stomach, but others would pose a serious challenge to prepare and finish in one go. From the gigantic cake in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/small-details-matilda/erin-maxwell">Matilda</a> to Homer Simpson’s moon waffles, this collection looks at the actual calorie counts in those TV and movie feasts.

How Many Calories Are Actually In 12 Extravagant Movie And TV Dishes

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Fun and very interesting lists about slang, vocabulary, language, spelling, and even punctuation!

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You know those words that are basically two words smushed together? Like how “smog” is a combination of “smoke” and “fog.” Or “brunch” is the baby of “breakfast" and “lunch.”Well, there is a word for these compound words - a portmanteau (pronounced port-MAN-toe). Fittingly, “portmanteau” is a portmanteau, coming from the two root words of “porter” (to carry) and “manteau” (a cloak). So, the loose translation of “carrying a cloak” means to carry two ideas together. Or, more simply, think of a portmanteau as “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.wordgenius.com/surprising-everyday-words-that-are-portmanteaus/YnFi6X-L6wAG0yE8">two meanings packed up into one word.</a>”There are many words in the English language that not many of us probably realize are portmanteaus - everything from our favorite electronic pets to the stuff that closes our toddlers' shoes.&nbsp;

15 Everyday Words We Didn’t Realize Were Portmanteaus

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Everything you didn't know about the so-called leaders of the free world, from their favorite foods to their pets' names.

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The death of a president is always a big deal, whether it is unexpected - such as John F. Kennedy&#39;s assassination - or predictable, like Ronald Reagan&#39;s death after suffering from Alzheimer&#39;s disease for ten years. While former presidents always get the full memorial Monty, the death of a sitting president can cause political upheaval as the successor takes the reigns. But just how many US presidents have died? Sure, you probably have a rough idea, but do you know the circumstances of their deaths and the legacy they left behind?&nbsp;

Looking to the past is crucial to understanding the present. And knowing how all the US presidents died - especially the ones that died in office - can shed some light on our current political situation. In total, 39 US presidents have passed on. Keep reading to learn about all the US president deaths that have happened since the inception of our country.

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Alligator wrestling, bull leaping, and carcass polo all sound like made-up sports. And yet people in Central America lined up to watch horsemen grab a headless goat carcass, Seminole Indians wrestled alligators, and ancient Minoans jumped over bulls.

When it comes to extreme historical <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/all-extreme-sports-list/reference" target="_blank">sports</a>, that&#39;s just the beginning. Venetians brawled with each other to claim control of a bridge, Egyptian fisherman tried to drown each other, and Greek wrestlers broke each other&#39;s bones to win games. In ancient Sparta, teenagers played a &quot;game&quot; called krypteia that involved massacring unarmed slaves, and ancient Mayans had to win their game or be sacrificed to the gods.&nbsp;

Unlike modern sports, where players have to follow rules, many of these extreme ancient sports were no holds barred. Vote up the ancient sports that are absurdly extreme.

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