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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According to a Japanese poll in the year 2000, the Japanese believe that their best invention of the twentieth century was instant noodles.
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There is a “Fruit Salad Tree” which can grow up to 6 different types of fruit.
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50% of pizzas in America are pepperoni.
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A person can live without food for about a month, but only about a week without water.
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It takes the food seven seconds to get from your mouth to your stomach.
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Quality dark chocolate contains flavonoids which help reduced the risk of heart disease.
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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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