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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It takes 100 pounds of rain water to produce a single pound of food from the earth.
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An egg will float if placed in water in which sugar has been added.
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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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Lima beans contain cyanide!
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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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For people that are lactose intolerant, chocolate aids in helping milk digest easier.
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The U.S. army packs Tabasco pepper sauce in every ration kit that they give to soldiers.
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