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    Honey does not spoil. It has been found in Egyptian pyramids perfectly preserved and still edible.
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    Costco $1.50 Hotdog/Soda Combo
    Costco $1.50 Hotdog/Soda Combo
    Costco hasn't changed the price of its $1.50 hot dog/soda combo since 1985.
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    Vegetarian Gladiators
    Vegetarian Gladiators
    Ancient gladiators were mostly vegetarians whose diet consisted mainly of grains, beans, and dried fruit, washed down with a vinegar and plant ash tonic.
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    Research has shown that allowing chocolate to melt in your mouth produced brain and heart rate activity that was simliar to - and even stronger than - that produced with passionate kissing.
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    The onion is named after the Latin word 'unio' meaning large pearl.
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    US eggs would be illegal in a British supermarket because they are washed. British eggs are illegal in US markets because they’re unwashed.
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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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    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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