Rice is the chief food for half the people of the world.
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For clean fruit, fill a bowl with water (or, for bigger batches, use a clean sink), add 1 cup of vinegar, and stir. Add fruit and leave to soak for 10 minutes. The water will be dirty and the fruit will be sparkly clean with no wax or dirty film.
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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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A cauliflower that weighs almost 72.5kg has broken the world record by almost 3kg.
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A company in Taiwan makes dinnerware out of wheat, so you can eat your plate!
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Coca-Cola contained Coca (whose active ingredient is cocaine) from 1885 to 1903.
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Scientists have developed a 'hangover-free' beer that has electrolytes, making it more hydrating and refreshing.
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