The bananas we buy in stores and supermarkets are genetically identical clones, all descended from one banana. These bananas are seedless and sterile; natural bananas are short, fat, and have huge seeds.
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Putting olive oil on salad helps the body absorb nutrients thanks to monounsaturated fats.
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50% of pizzas in America are pepperoni.
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Mangoes enhance a marijuana high, allowing users to get ‘higher’ more effectively.
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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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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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One jar of Nutella is sold every 2.5 seconds throughout the world.
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