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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50 years ago Cheerios were called Cheerioats.
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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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US eggs would be illegal in a British supermarket because they are washed. British eggs are illegal in US markets because they’re unwashed.
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Putting olive oil on salad helps the body absorb nutrients thanks to monounsaturated fats.
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A strawberry is not a berry, but a banana is.
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Quality dark chocolate contains flavonoids which help reduced the risk of heart disease.
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