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In a surprising twist that has stirred breakfast enthusiasts nationwide, Quaker Oats has announced the return of the iconic Aunt Jemima brand. Nearly three years after rebranding to “Pearl Milling Company” to modernize its image, public demand has brought Aunt Jemima back, accompanied by the confident slogan: “Aunt Jemima is back.” The reversal comes after…

In our region of the United States, it is wise to regularly inspect the area around and beneath your car to ensure that wildlife hasn’t made it into a home. When a good-hearted woman saw a baby deer dozing beneath someone else’s automobile tire, she made the decision to intervene. A woman wanted to make…

Explaining pasta was not on the menu that night, the mom shared a social media post that shows the raw chicken she was washing, coming apart in her hands. “I think it’s that fake meat,” she writes on her now viral Facebook post, that’s inspiring online users to go vegan. Keep reading to learn more…

Ryan Bray, a kind-hearted individual, always tries to help those in need. One Sunday, on his way home from work, he encountered a panhandler begging for change on the street. This sight was not uncommon in his neighborhood. Feeling compelled to make a bigger difference in the man’s life, Bray approached him with an offer.…

In late October 2024, social media users shared a rumor that the Quaker Oats Co. had announced plans for the name and image of Aunt Jemima to return to syrup bottles in 2025. For example, the Facebook page America’s Last Line of Defense claimed (archived) on Oct. 20: “Boycotts work! Quaker has announced that Aunt…