The onion is named after the Latin word 'unio' meaning large pearl.
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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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For clean fruit, fill a bowl with water (or, for bigger batches, use a clean sink), add 1 cup of vinegar, and stir. Add fruit and leave to soak for 10 minutes. The water will be dirty and the fruit will be sparkly clean with no wax or dirty film.
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Sloths take two weeks to digest their food.
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Putting olive oil on salad helps the body absorb nutrients thanks to monounsaturated fats.
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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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In Chinese, the KFC slogan "finger lickin' good" comes out as "eat your fingers off".
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Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were originally considered a delicacy, only enjoyed by those of the upper class.
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