Food & Everyday Life

The myth that fortune cookies are Chinese is pervasive, but it is not supported by historical evidence.

The idea that French fries originated in France is a classic example of a myth based on a name.

The sandwich is one of the most familiar foods in the world, yet its origin is often shrouded in a persistent myth.

Bananas are among the most recognizable fruits in the world, and they are often pictured growing in lush, tree-like formations.

Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, and the small dark objects that give it its flavor are almost universally called "coffee beans.

The idea that people swallow spiders in their sleep is a widely shared myth that has circulated for decades.