Putting olive oil on salad helps the body absorb nutrients thanks to monounsaturated fats.
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50 years ago Cheerios were called Cheerioats.
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Chewing gum boosts your brain power.
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If you see an ingredients list that includes carmine, cochineal extract or natural red 4, the product contains crushed up bugs.
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Pineapples are not a single fruit, but a group of berries that have fused together.
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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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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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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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