Carrots were originally purple. The dutch monarch planted carrot seeds together until the carrots grew orange to match their royal color - The House of Orange. Orange carrots were a symbol of prestige.
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There are about 100,000 bacteria in one litre of drinking water.
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An egg will float if placed in water in which sugar has been added.
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Apples are more efficient than caffeine in keeping people awake in the mornings!
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Absinthe is a high volume alcoholic drink (up to 89.9% in the UK) which contains a hallucinogenic ingredient called Wormwood and is banned in the United States.
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Chocolate is lower in caffeine than tea, coffee and coca cola. A one ounce bar of chocolate contains about 6mg of caffeine, whereas a five ounce cup of regular coffee contains over 40mg.
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Blueberry juice boosts memory.
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Bananas aren't fruit! They are a type of herb.
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