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Ever wonder about the word “nacho” and what its origin may be? Adriana P. Orr, former U.S. library researcher for the Oxford English Dictionary, wrote an article back in 1999 that tackled that very question. She recalls a day back in September of 1988 when a slip of paper with the word “nacho” was given to her from one of the editors. It was her job to research its etymology.
Was it back in 1978 when it appeared in an issue of the Tucson (Arizona) Magazine? Was it in 1969 when it was published in Webster’s Ninth Collegiate Dictionary? Or does it go back even further? Ultimately, Adriana’s search took her as far back as 1949 when she found a quote in a book titled A Taste of Texas:
“Sometime later he returned carrying a large dish of Nachos Especiales. ‘These Nachos,’ said Pedro, ‘will help El Capitan – he will soon forget his troubles for nachos make one romantic.”
However fascinating this magical quote was, she was never able to conclusively find the true origin.
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The Alamodome situatated in San Antonio, Texas has already seen some exciting NCAA Basketball. But today’s game against Ohio State and Memphis will determine which team from The South will advance to The Final Four. And while the fans will be cheering on their favorite team, nacho lovers around the country will be cheering for the fans.
Everyone loves nacho cheese, right? Wrong! We live in a crazy mixed up world where there are actually people out there trying to spread propaganda against the beauty that is nacho cheese. We have found one such individual and feel an obligation to the nacho cheese community to identify the enemy.
Considering the diet industry is big business and pulls in billions of dollars each year, it’s not surprising that there are so many out there. From Atkins, to The Zone, to South Beach, choosing the right diet and sticking with it is something many people struggle with each day. Needless to say, being a nacho lover doesn’t really help the cause. 
Students at Oak Trace Elementary School in Westfield, IN recently participated in Kidstown, a hands-on program that teaches kids about business and money by having them create and run businesses. What set Oak Trace apart from the rest or the participating schools was what these students decided to base their business on — nachos. 
I’ve spent the last three days in San Francisco, CA attending the 
I’m a big fan of reading police logs in newspapers. Why? It’s intriguing for some reason to know what the criminal world is up to. Plus, I always end up finding some random act of criminal behavior that completely baffles me.
If you’re like us, you’ve spent countless nights laying awake thinking about if there are other applications nacho cheese is suitable for aside from consumption. It was that singular introspection that innitiated us to create a test lab specifically focused on answering these questions. Our first test explored the question: 
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Back in February we introduced the world to a true nacho loving hero – Dane Boedigheimer. Dane runs the site 
If you were at least 14 years old between the years 1993 and 1997 then you definitely remember 
Well guess what? Taco Bell has launched a new item on their menu that involves “extreme cheese.”
Back on June 8th, 2002, Nachos Mexican Cantina entered into the Guinness Book for the world’s largest nachos. The record had never been attempted until then, and it hasn’t been broken since. The final weight clocked in at an amazing 2,768lbs (1258kg). 
Last year, scientists totally pulled a “
It’s been 10 days since Cindo de Mayo and I can’t help but reflect on that days events. The day was filled with laughter, beer, friends, and of course, nachos. But what could I have done better? What could have enhanced my overall Cinco de Mayo experience?
Cinco-de-Mayo is almost upon us. To prepare everyone to get into the mood, we’re posting a link to a funky little Cinco-de-Mayo tune called “That’s Nacho Cheese.” So cut a wedge of lime, pour a shot of Jose Cuervo (that’s the Tequila the song recommends…not us.), lick some salt, and crank your speakers.
A reader recently sent in a link to a video that demonstrates nacho cheese being used to hack a cell phone. The video offers step-by-step instructions on how to modify any cell phone to receive police transmissions. 
Yesterday, thanks to Hooman of