Contrary to popular belief, plastic cutting boards are more likely to harbor bacteria than wood ones. New plastic boards are easier to clean, but ones with cuts are nearly impossible to completely disinfect, whereas wood ones absorb and kill bacteria, regardless of age or use.
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Originally, Jack-O-Lanterns were made from turnips.
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Instead of a birthday cake, many children in Russia are given a birthday pie.
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Bananas aren't fruit! They are a type of herb.
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Eskimo ice cream is neither icy, or creamy!
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The largest box of chocolates contained 90,090 Frango mint chocolates and weighed 3,3226 lbs! It was made by Marshall Field's of Chicago on November 14, 2002.
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Milkshakes were originally alcoholic.
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In the 1800's, rum was considered excellent for cleaning hair and keeping it healthy. Brandy was believed to strengthen hair roots.
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