Skittles and jellybeans contain crushed insect cocoons which are used to coat the candies to give them that special shine.
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The liquid inside young coconuts can be used as a substitute for blood plasma.
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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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A coffee tree yields about one pound of coffee in a year.
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Pancakes are commonly served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Australia.
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In the 1800's, rum was considered excellent for cleaning hair and keeping it healthy. Brandy was believed to strengthen hair roots.
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There is a fruit called The Miracle Berry that, when eaten, causes sour foods to taste sweet, and has been used to treat diabetes, among other things.
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White wine gets darker as it ages while red wine gets lighter.
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