Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were originally considered a delicacy, only enjoyed by those of the upper class.
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Chewing gum boosts your brain power.
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Nachos were actually invented by a guy named Nacho. Happy Nacho Day!
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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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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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One jar of Nutella is sold every 2.5 seconds throughout the world.
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Vanilla flavoring is sometimes made with an ingredient from beaver pee.
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50 years ago Cheerios were called Cheerioats.
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