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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NASA invented baby food as we know it today.
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Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were originally considered a delicacy, only enjoyed by those of the upper class.
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If you see an ingredients list that includes carmine, cochineal extract or natural red 4, the product contains crushed up bugs.
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A cauliflower that weighs almost 72.5kg has broken the world record by almost 3kg.
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You would have to walk for seven hours straight to burn off a Super Sized Coke, fry and Big Mac.
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Putting olive oil on salad helps the body absorb nutrients thanks to monounsaturated fats.
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