There is a fruit called The Miracle Berry that, when eaten, causes sour foods to taste sweet, and has been used to treat diabetes, among other things.
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A cauliflower that weighs almost 72.5kg has broken the world record by almost 3kg.
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While pumpkins are typically orange, they can also be green, white, red, gray, and even blue.
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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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Vampire bats adopt orphans, and are one of the few mammals known to risk their own lives to share food with less fortunate roost-mates.
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91% of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving.
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Putting olive oil on salad helps the body absorb nutrients thanks to monounsaturated fats.
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