A cauliflower that weighs almost 72.5kg has broken the world record by almost 3kg.
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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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According to the FDA, it's safe to eat the stickers that are found on fruit; they're actually made out of "edible paper" and the glue is food grade.
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Quality dark chocolate contains flavonoids which help reduced the risk of heart disease.
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There is a fruit called The Miracle Berry that, when eaten, causes sour foods to taste sweet, and has been used to treat diabetes, among other things.
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Every month, about 9 out of 10 American children visit a McDonald’s restaurant.
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