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Why your package of bacon hides its glorious fat

Sep 14, 2016
The front of your package of super market bacon is a lie.
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Sizzling summer nights: Working in a bacon factory

Apr 27, 2015
One woman remembers her first job.

Why it's hard to charge $40 for a pork chop

Jan 21, 2014
Pork prices have been high, but people still crave bacon.
Maialino executive chef Nick Anderer shows off a popular dish at his restaurant: Crispy Suckling Pig Face.
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High prices: When pigs fly

Dec 26, 2013
It's been a busy year in the hog market and pork prices are way up.

A Father's Day gift for the dad who has (and eats) everything

Jun 5, 2013
How does Oscar Meyer spell Father's Day? B-A-C-O-N

Small talk: Bacon coffin, Beatles Wheelchair, Siri sued

Mar 30, 2012
The news that didn't quite make the headlines. This week: a bacon-y coffin, what The Beatles have to do with wheelchairs, and is Siri worried about getting sued?

Have it your way: The Burger King 'Meat Monster'

Apr 14, 2011
Burger King menus in Japan how have the distinct honor of hosting BK's newest sandwich, the Meat Monster. This lunch-time behemoth is made of tw...

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