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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91% of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving.
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Every month, about 9 out of 10 American children visit a McDonald’s restaurant.
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Honey does not spoil. It has been found in Egyptian pyramids perfectly preserved and still edible.
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Soaking beans for twelve hours in water before they are cooked can reduce flatulence after consumption.
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Vampire bats adopt orphans, and are one of the few mammals known to risk their own lives to share food with less fortunate roost-mates.
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Mangoes enhance a marijuana high, allowing users to get ‘higher’ more effectively.
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Vanilla flavoring is sometimes made with an ingredient from beaver pee.
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