If you see an ingredients list that includes carmine, cochineal extract or natural red 4, the product contains crushed up bugs.
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Contrary to popular belief, plastic cutting boards are more likely to harbor bacteria than wood ones. New plastic boards are easier to clean, but ones with cuts are nearly impossible to completely disinfect, whereas wood ones absorb and kill bacteria, regardless of age or use.
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Coca-Cola's 'Super Pure' Dasani bottled water is just filtered tap water!
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In ancient China, people committed suicide by eating a pound of salt.
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50% of pizzas in America are pepperoni.
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Chocolate is associated with the release of serotonin, the hormone that makes you feel relaxed, calm, and happy.
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During your lifetime, you'll eat about 60,000 pounds of food, that's the weight of about 6 elephants.
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According to the FDA, it's safe to eat the stickers that are found on fruit; they're actually made out of "edible paper" and the glue is food grade.
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