The first Ronald McDonald was Willard Scott in 1963.
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One jar of Nutella is sold every 2.5 seconds throughout the world.
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50 years ago Cheerios were called Cheerioats.
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Soaking beans for twelve hours in water before they are cooked can reduce flatulence after consumption.
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The native Americans planted three sisters (corn, beans, and squash) together so that they would benefit each other. The corn provides a structure for the beans to climb. The beans provide the nitrogen to the soil, and the squash spreads along the ground preventing weeds.
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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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