Broccoli is ‘man-made’ through the breeding of different cabbage crops.
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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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The first Ronald McDonald was Willard Scott in 1963.
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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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NASA invented baby food as we know it today.
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Putting olive oil on salad helps the body absorb nutrients thanks to monounsaturated fats.
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