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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Quality dark chocolate contains flavonoids which help reduced the risk of heart disease.
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91% of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving.
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A cauliflower that weighs almost 72.5kg has broken the world record by almost 3kg.
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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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The average person eats almost 1500 pounds of food a year.
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It takes the food seven seconds to get from your mouth to your stomach.
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