Canola oil is actually rapeseed oil but the name was changed for marketing reasons!
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Strawberries are in the same plant family as roses.
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Broccoli is ‘man-made’ through the breeding of different cabbage crops.
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There are more than 1,000 chemicals in a cup of coffee. Of these, only 26 have been tested, and half caused cancer in rats.
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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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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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A cauliflower that weighs almost 72.5kg has broken the world record by almost 3kg.
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For people that are lactose intolerant, chocolate aids in helping milk digest easier.
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