Food and Drink Facts

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    Go Plate
    Go Plate
    There's a special plate called a 'Go Plate' that can be used for drinking and eating while standing around.
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    Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were originally considered a delicacy, only enjoyed by those of the upper class.
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    In ancient China, people committed suicide by eating a pound of salt.
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    Acorns were used as a coffee substitute during the American Civil War.
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    Eskimo ice cream is neither icy, or creamy!
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    1865 Canned Food, Still Safe to Eat
    1865 Canned Food, Still Safe to Eat
    In 1974, canned food from a boat that sank in 1865 was tested by chemists and was found to be still safe to eat.
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    Ketchup was sold in the 1830's as medicine.
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    There is a fruit called The Miracle Berry that, when eaten, causes sour foods to taste sweet, and has been used to treat diabetes, among other things.
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