In 1943, a Pan Am Airline chef snuck whiskey into passengers' coffee to warm them up on a winter flight. When asked what kind of coffee they were being served, he improvised "Irish Coffee," creating the now-famous cocktail.
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Tomatoes were originally thought to be poisonous.
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Putting olive oil on salad helps the body absorb nutrients thanks to monounsaturated fats.
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Food can only be tasted if it is mixed with saliva.
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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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Nearly half of the entire world's adult population has never drunk alcohol.
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If you put a raisin in a fresh glass of champagne, it will rise and fall continuously.
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