Soaking beans for twelve hours in water before they are cooked can reduce flatulence after consumption.
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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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A person can live without food for about a month, but only about a week without water.
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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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Chewing gum boosts your brain power.
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In Chinese, the KFC slogan "finger lickin' good" comes out as "eat your fingers off".
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Putting olive oil on salad helps the body absorb nutrients thanks to monounsaturated fats.
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A strawberry is not a berry, but a banana is.
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