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Guess Who Just Replaced In-N-Out As America’s Favorite Burger?

Brendan Bures
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Guess Who Just Replaced In-N-Out As America’s Favorite Burger?

Everyone has an opinion and everyone is certainly entitled to that opinion, but that certainly does not mean everyone has a correct opinion. How can opinions be correct you might be asking? For the most part they cannot. But when it comes to food, that’s an entirely different story.

For America declared a new burger champion this week, when regional D.C. darling Five Guys overtook the California-based In-N-Out. This rating—and correct opinion—comes courtesy of Harris Poll’s annual EquiTrend Study. Five Guys beat In-N-Out, who had the top spots for the past two years, and this is the first time Five Guys has been crowned champion.

“The burger brand category has become less fragmented, as regional brands expand and become available in more parts of the country,” Joan Sinopoli, vice president of brand solutions at The Harris Poll, said in a statement. “This is certainly the case with Five Guys, who has shed its ‘small regional player’ designation as it expands its footprint and marketing budget along with its fandom, which is a tremendous contributor to brand equity.”

Via Business Insider:

As the chain expands, Americans’ appreciation for Five Guys increases. In 2013, 48% of respondents were familiar with Five Guys, according to The Harris Poll. Today, that figure is 68%, with Five Guys reaching 81% familiarity among Generation Z and millennials.

The poll included other food rankings in various categories. Chik fil A earned No. 1 ranking in the Chicken Restaurant category and Starbucks unsurprisingly was named the best coffee chain. In addition, Papa John’s and Subway were named best pizza chain and sandwich shop, respectively.

The Surprising Thing That Is Helping Canadian Crackheads

Al Olson
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The Surprising Thing That Is Helping Canadian Crackheads

As the global opioid crisis worsens, studies have suggested again and again and again that cannabis may be a helpful tool to help alleviate the epidemic. But now researchers in Canada have discovered that using cannabis may enable people to consume less crack cocaine.

Yes, some scientists suggest that marijuana may be to the crack epidemic what methadone is to the heroin crisis: a safe, but controversial, way for addicts to effectively reduce the cravings of the far more dangerous substance.

There are roughly 2o million people worldwide who struggle with cocaine dependence. And drug researchers have failed to find an effective medical treatment for helping addicts to decrease use of the drug.

According to The Conversation, an independent source of news from the academic and research community, a team of researchers surveyed more than 100 crack cocaine users in downtown Vancouver, where the substance is common among the poorer residents of the area. The researchers found that “people who intentionally used cannabis to control their crack use showed a marked decline in crack consumption, with the proportion of people reporting daily use dropping from 35 percent to less than 20 percent.”

This finding is in line with other studies. According to the Canadian research team:

Our findings are in line with a smaller case-series study in Brazil that followed 25 treatment-seeking individuals with problematic crack use who reported using marijuana to reduce cocaine-related craving symptoms. Over a nine-month follow-up period in that study, conducted by Eliseu Labigalini Jr, 68 percent of participants had stopped using crack.

As in our study, in Brazil cannabis use peaked during the first three months of follow-up, with only occasional use of cannabis reported in the six months after that.

Qualitative studies in Jamaica and Brazil also indicate that crack users frequently self-medicate with cannabis to reduce cravings and other undesirable effects of crack.

As with the opioid research, more studies are needed to verify the efficacy of the treatment. But as the scientists note, Canada’s recent move to legalize cannabis by July 2018 should help researchers conduct follow-up studies.

The American Legion Is Begging Trump For Legal Marijuana

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The American Legion Is Begging Trump For Legal Marijuana

In an effort to promote medical marijuana research for soldiers suffering from a variety of post wartime conditions, the largest veterans organization in the United States is calling for President Trump to reschedule marijuana once and for all.

Last month, the America Legion sent a letter to the White House, asking to meet with the president to discuss using cannabis treatment to put a leash on veteran suicides and opioid-related issues. The organization is seeking “support from the president to clear the way for clinical research in the cutting edge areas of cannabinoid receptor research,” the letter reads.

“We are not asking for it to be legalized,” Louis Celli, the Legion’s national director of veterans affairs and rehabilitation told Politico. “There is overwhelming evidence that it has been beneficial for some vets. The difference is that it is not founded in federal research because it has been illegal.”

Although medical marijuana is legal across most of the nation, the federal government has refused to budge on its Schedule I classification of the herb, which suggests it has no known medicinal value. This has made it next to impossible for the scientific community to really roll up their sleeves to learn more about the therapeutic benefits of this plant, despite the fact that there is a wealth of anecdotal evidence showing that marijuana can help veterans cope with various debilitating conditions.

This situation has created a scene where doctors employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs cannot so much as utter the word marijuana when discussing treatment options with their patients. Instead, they are forced to load these men and women up on dangerous, highly addictive prescription painkillers and anxiety medications to try and help them make it through another day. For some it works, but for others, it can be easy to get caught up in a vicious cycle of devastating behaviors.

Some of the latest statistics show that more than 20 veterans commit suicide everyday.

There have been several attempts over the past few years to pass temporary amendments allowing doctors with the VA to discuss medical marijuana with their patients, but all of them have failed. So until the federal government takes action to put marijuana in a Schedule listing that acknowledges the herb has some medicinal benefit, the VA has no choice but to continue treating patients with what it has available.

The American Legion, which represents more than 2 million members, hopes President Trump will help them make a change.

“The American Legion respectfully requests a meeting with President Trump as soon as possible and looks forward to partnering with this administration in the fight against narcotics addiction and reducing the veteran suicide rate from the tragic loss of 20 warriors per day, to zero,” the letter reads.

Gossip: The Terrible Reviews For ‘Baywatch’; Did A UFO Cause Marilyn Monroe’s Death?

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Gossip: The Terrible Reviews For ‘Baywatch’; Did A UFO Cause Marilyn Monroe’s Death?

The reviews are in for the new Baywatch movie and they’re not cute!

One review says, “Torn between being a hard-R comedy, a coming-of-age story or a straight-up reboot, this film fails at all three.”

Did A UFO Cause Marilyn Monroe’s Death?

A new documentary claims that Marilyn Monroe was killed because she was going to leak evidence regarding extraterrestrials and their existence.

Directed by Michael Mazzola, “Unacknowledged” goes into a wide range of conspiracy theories, including one that offers up a possible explanation for Marilyn Monroe’s death — that she knew about UFOs and threatened to leak classified documents.

Dr. Steven Greer, who is the subject of the documentary holds up a so-called death warrant after Monroe had had phone conversations with reporter Dorothy Kilgallen, who was looking into the famous Roswell incident.

“The best evidence for extraterrestrial contact, dating back decades, is presented with direct top-secret witness testimony, documents and UFO footage, 80% of which has never been revealed anywhere else,” the plot summary reads. “The behind-the-scenes research and high-level meetings convened by Dr. Steven Greer will expose the degree of illegal, covert operations at the core of UFO secrecy.”

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Meat Master: 7 Grilling Hacks That Will Change Your Cook-Out Game

Amy Hansen
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Meat Master: 7 Grilling Hacks That Will Change Your Cook-Out Game

It’s that time of year when we dream of outdoor barbecues, sangria and sitting outside ’til dusk do us part. Fantasies are about to be realized because, in theory, summer is almost upon us! Time to clean off the outdoor furniture and dust off your grill — your friends and family are going to have a hard time leaving your backyard this year once you master these grilling hacks straight from the pros.

1. Clean Your Grill With Aluminum Foil

While the grates are still warm, wad up a piece of aluminum foil into a ball and go to town, scrubbing away the built-up proteins that are stuck on. Some also swear by using half an onion to scrub the grill, wherein the oils in the vegetable loosen the grease. Better yet, coat grill with some non-stick spray before you start cooking so the meat won’t stick in the first place.

2. Use Water To Check Propane Levels

Pour some boiling water down the side of your propane tank. Where the tank feels cool to the touch, that’s where the propane is. Here’s a quick tutorial:

3. Add Mayo To Your burgers

By adding 1-2 Tbsp of mayo, or full-fat Greek yogurt, per pound of ground beef, your burgers (both beef and turkey) will turn out super juicy on the grill.

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4. Use Cans To Double Your Grilling Space

Yep. Three to four cans — with their ends and labels removed — and an extra rack will let you brown your buns while the burgers finish cooking. It’ll also act as a warmer to keep cooked foods hot.

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5. Turn Your Grill Into A Smoker

Some wood chips and foil are the main ingredients here. And of course, a grill. It’s actually much simpler than you probably imagine.

 

6. Spray Meat With Apple Juice

Professionals will sometimes mist their meat with apple juice (or lemon and vinegar) throughout the cooking process to enhance both the flavor and color.

7. Spiral Cut Your Hot Dogs

Not only do they hold more condiments, they cook evenly and fit into buns perfectly. Plus, they look cool.

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In Just 6 Months, The Fresh Toast Overtakes MerryJane.com

Kelly Barbieri
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In Just 6 Months, The Fresh Toast Overtakes MerryJane.com

Just six months after launch, The Fresh Toast has taken its place as one of the top cannabis websites in the world.

According to Amazon’s Alexa, the leading website auditor on the planet, The Fresh Toast now officially outranks celebrity-driven Merry Jane in the US. Merry Jane joins the list of other sites outpaced by TFT: Dope Magazine, Marijuana Business Daily, Civilized and Massroots.

The Fresh Toast was able to accomplish this feat with a lean marketing budget and a tight editorial team, proving that TFT’s content is resonating with the mainstream population including the cannacurious, marijuana veterans and pop culture fanatics.

Each day, The Fresh Toast offers up the best in cannabis how-tos, marijuana-infused recipes, cannabusiness, Hollywood gossip, sex advice, hot messes, daily delights, food + drink and more.

The mission of The Fresh Toast is to present cannabis as the everyday item it is becoming, like wine or aspirin. TFT is the only site with a medical cannabis continuum of care, where a patient or caregiver can read about a disease, check out patient stories, ask a doctor for tips and learn how best to use cannabis to alleviate symptoms.

Our explosive growth shows the editorial mix is working and there has been stupendous increases in traffic and engagement since the 2016’s-late fall launch.

Positioned as a daily lifestyle site, TFT’s demographics mirror more of a Buzzfeed or HuffPost rather than a traditional cannabis site. This is a goal we continue to be proud of as  TFT labors normalize the topic of marijuana in mainstream America.

In the next few months, The Fresh Toast will be announcing new partners and a site upgrade.

Today is a celebration for our amazing team, esteemed investors and fantastic champions. Thank you and stay tuned for even more Fresh Toast!

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How To Make Cloud Eggs, Instagram’s New Food Darling

Jillian Peterson
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How To Make Cloud Eggs, Instagram’s New Food Darling

Just when you thought you knew all the ways to make eggs in the morning, along comes Instagram and its shiny new photos of something called “cloud eggs” that look like a cross between whipped cream and macaroons.

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But while cloud eggs are settling nicely into their Instagram spotlight, the dish has been around for centuries.

The first “cloud eggs” hashtag appeared on Instagram 214 weeks ago (math: that’s over 4 years ago):

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The 400-year old recipe, initially known as Eggs in Snow, is quite easy to pull off. Simply separate the egg whites from the egg yolks, beat the whites as if you’re making a merengue, place on a baking sheet, bake, add the yolks, bake some more, and in about 5 minutes, cloud eggs are born.

NPR talked to the culinary director at Serious Eats, who points out a recipe for Oeufs à la Neige (eggs in snow), in Le Cuisinier François, published in 1651, a prequel to France’s world culinary domination.

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The next time you see a photo of egg clouds, give a small thanks to modern ingenuity. Back when eggs in snow what a thing, people were using sticks to whip their egg whites into stiff peaks, and baked them on hot coals instead of ovens. Now that’s a photo op.

Someone Accidentally Donated 100 Grams Of Marijuana To A Children’s Thrift Store

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Someone Accidentally Donated 100 Grams Of Marijuana To A Children’s Thrift Store

It is also wise to check your pant pockets before carrying out various tasks. Before you load a laundry perhaps. Or maybe prior to jumping into the pool. There are numerous situations where you should know what it and isn’t in your pants pockets.

One of those includes donating clothing to a local thrift store as one Minnesota person—or possibly persons—recently learned. Maplewood Police posted on Facebook and Twitter about someone who donated clothing to a local thrift store.

In that clothing, they discovered more than 100 grams of marijuana, bunched up in baggies. According to MPD’s Twitter, it was donated to Once Upon A Child, a used clothing store that sells gently used children’s clothes.

MPD wrote jokingly on their Facebook about reuniting the weed with its owner:

If you accidentally donated 111 grams of marijuana along with your clothing earlier to a local store please come to the PD so we can reunite you! We know you spent a lot of time dividing them into these perfectly measured baggies & must be missing them.

So again, remember to check your pockets before leaving the house, exiting a movie theater, and donating clothing. Otherwise, you’re never sure what you could lose.

Gossip: ‘Teen Mom’ Star Arrested for Prostitution; Liam Payne Promises To Strip Naked If Single Hits Number One

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Gossip: ‘Teen Mom’ Star Arrested for Prostitution; Liam Payne Promises To Strip Naked If Single Hits Number One

Jenelle Evans’ former friend has quite the rap sheet.

Taylor Lewis — who appeared on Teen Mom 2 before she hooked up with Evans’ ex-husband, Courtland Rogers — was arrested for prostitution on January 28, 2016.

According to legal documents, Lewis has been taken into police custody on numerous occasions, including the separate times she was arrested for common law obstruction of justice, simple assault, and violating terms of her pre-trial release. Via Teen Mom Talk Now:

After doing some digging we’ve learned that the former co-star on the hit reality series can add lewd behavior to her list of allegations, landing herself in custody January 28, 2016 for agreeing to perform vaginal intercourse for money!

Over the past year Lewis has been the source of lots of legal drama and was arrested again on May 8 for violating the terms of her pre-trial release. She’s due back in court for sentencing on June 5 and has a bond set at $1M.

Liam Payne Promises To Strip Naked If Single Hits Number One

Everybody needs to buy Liam Payne’s new single “Strip That Down” right now.

That’s because if Mr. Payne is a man of his word, the former One Direction member has promised to strip completely naked if his single hits the top spot!

From Attitude:

Speaking on Vodafone’s Big Top 40, the singer said last week: “If we get Number One I’m going to strip naked. Not even an Olly Murs thing, I’m just gonna get naked.

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Angelina Jolie’s Tattoos: What Each One Means And Who Did Them

Maria Loreto
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Angelina Jolie’s Tattoos: What Each One Means And Who Did Them

Angelina Jolie is a talented actress whose celebrity is sometimes eclipsed by a mysterious and rebellious persona she can’t seem to shake no matter how many awards she wins.

Aside from messy relationships, blood vials and wonderful performances, she’s also known for her elaborate and mysterious tattoos. She’s offers no explanations for them, but we have the inside scoop.

Here is an accounting:

Shoulder Tattoo

This tattoo has seem some alterations. It started off as a dragon, with the name “Billy Bob” written on top. After that relationship ended, Jolie claimed that she’d never get a man’s name tattooed on her body again, and she lasered it off. Now, the tattoo has the geographical coordinates where each of her kids were born.

Buddhist Inscription

Probably her most famous tattoo to date, her shoulder has a Buddhist inscription for her son Maddox. The tattoo was done in traditional Thai style, with long needles and a hammer. She also had to kneel in prayer as the tattoo was made.

Bengal Tiger On Lower Back

This tattoo was made by the same artist who made the shoulder tattoo, Noo Sompong Kahnpaiin. He supposedly chanted a hymn as he worked.

Know Your Rights

The actress has the quote tattooed on her back and it reverberates with her passion for humanitarian work and her contributions with the United Nations.

#angelinajolie #angelinajolietattoos

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Tennessee Williams Quote

The quote from the famous playwright reads “A player for the wild at heart kept in cages.” and is located on her arm, where she also has the number 13 tattooed on roman numerals.

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