• History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 13th, 2015
The People Who Built Stonehenge Would Eat Barbecue and Dairy

The People Who Built Stonehenge Would Eat Barbecue and Dairy

Milk, yogurt and cheese were only consumed by a select few

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 10th, 2014
Hot Dogs 2.0: Scientists Have Low-Fat, Healthy Hot Dogs in the Works

Hot Dogs 2.0: Scientists Have Low-Fat, Healthy Hot Dogs in the Works

The researchers promise their hot dogs will be just as chewy and springy as regular ones

Watch: 10 Reasons Why Pigs Are Super Awesome

Watch: 10 Reasons Why Pigs Are Super Awesome

Pigs can be taught to play video games, green group PETA says

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 18th, 2013
Cows Have a Humongous Ecological Footprint, Researchers Say

Cows Have a Humongous Ecological Footprint, Researchers Say

Cattle are top greenhouse gases emitters, new study finds

Watch a Man Win a Brain-Eating Competition

Watch a Man Win a Brain-Eating Competition

Competitive eater Joey "Jaws" Chestnut ate 54 pork-brain tacos

Bacon-Flavored Shaving Cream Invented by J&D Foods

Bacon-Flavored Shaving Cream Invented by J&D Foods

The product is a limited edition one, for those who want to feel exquisite: hurry!

Most Pork in the US Is Contaminated with Yersinia Bacteria

Most Pork in the US Is Contaminated with Yersinia Bacteria

69% of the tested products contained this pathogen, Consumer Reports explains

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 28th, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts, ConAgra Swear Off Animal Abuse

Dunkin' Donuts, ConAgra Swear Off Animal Abuse

The two companies will quit using pork from gestation crates, opt for cage-free eggs

Droughts Could Force Us to Quit Eating Bacon

Droughts Could Force Us to Quit Eating Bacon

A global pork shortage is just around the corner, says Britain's National Pig Association

Man Plans to Travel Across America Bartering Bacon

Man Plans to Travel Across America Bartering Bacon

This man will travel with no money and use bacon as currency

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 24th, 2012
Hollywood Celebrities Ask That Walmart Show More Consideration for Pigs

Hollywood Celebrities Ask That Walmart Show More Consideration for Pigs

The plea follows the disclosure of footage showing how the animals are abused by producers

Science Focuses on Pigs

Science Focuses on Pigs

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 8th, 2008
More than 25 Nations Received Contaminated Irish Meat

More than 25 Nations Received Contaminated Irish Meat

The crisis was announced on Saturday by Irish officials

  • Health
  • By Stefan Anitei
  • April 18th, 2008
New Mysterious Nerve Disease Caused by Pigs

New Mysterious Nerve Disease Caused by Pigs

In 3 American pork plants

  • History
  • By Stefan Anitei
  • September 5th, 2007
The Silence of the Hams

The Silence of the Hams

How did the Europeans start to grow pigs?