Glucose (sugar) has an opposite “handed” isomer L-glucose that tastes identical and isn't metabolized as sugar, so it's safe for diabetics. Unfortunately, L-glucose costs 50% more than gold.
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US eggs would be illegal in a British supermarket because they are washed. British eggs are illegal in US markets because they’re unwashed.
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Coca-Cola was the first soft drink to be consumed in outer space.
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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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There are more nutrients in the cornflake package itself than there are in the actual cornflakes.
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McDonald's salads contain up to 60% more fat than their burgers!
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Pepsi-Cola was originally called 'Brad's drink'.
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Bananas contain a natural chemical which can make a person happy. This same chemical is also found in Prozac.
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