Quality dark chocolate contains flavonoids which help reduced the risk of heart disease.
176
Newman’s Own foods donates 100% of its post tax profits to charity. As of June 2012 these donations have exceeded 330 million dollars.
11
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were originally considered a delicacy, only enjoyed by those of the upper class.
9
Soaking beans for twelve hours in water before they are cooked can reduce flatulence after consumption.
20
In Korea, if you do not receive any gift on Valentine's day then all the singles go to Korean restaurants and eat black noodles to celebrate (or mourn) their single status.
27
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.
30
According to a Japanese poll in the year 2000, the Japanese believe that their best invention of the twentieth century was instant noodles.
6