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KFC fast-food restaurant exterior with red facade, red awnings, and the Colonel Sanders sign above the entrance.

Why KFC stopped calling itself Kentucky Fried Chicken — and why the myths still won’t die

KFC details its 1991 nationwide rebrand from Kentucky Fried Chicken, debunking rumors of state licensing fees and mutant poultry.

United States · Jul 19

Panasonic recalls toaster ovens sold through Amazon and Costco over shock, fire risk

Jul 17

Toyota to spend $3.6 billion expanding San Antonio plant, shift Tacoma production to Texas

Walmart’s summer price cuts spotlight shopper relief, political claims and price competition

Florida tattoo shop says it will turn away military members, veterans after anti-war post

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