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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Coconuts kill more people in the world than sharks do. Approximately 150 people are killed each year by coconuts.
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There are more nutrients in the cornflake package itself than there are in the actual cornflakes.
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Bacteria that cause tooth decay, acne, tuberculosis, and leprosy can be cured with cashews.
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Tabasco sauce is aged in barrels previously used for Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey.
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Mangoes enhance a marijuana high, allowing users to get ‘higher’ more effectively.
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There is a giant mushroom in Oregon that is over 2,400 years old, covers 3.4 square miles of land, and is still growing!
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Most alcoholic beverages contain all 13 minerals necessary to sustain human life.
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