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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In ancient China, people committed suicide by eating a pound of salt.
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A one ounce milk chocolate bar has 6 mg of caffeine.
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NASA invented baby food as we know it today.
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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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The average American/Canadian will eat about 11.9 pounds of cereal per year!
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50 years ago Cheerios were called Cheerioats.
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