A cauliflower that weighs almost 72.5kg has broken the world record by almost 3kg.
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Putting olive oil on salad helps the body absorb nutrients thanks to monounsaturated fats.
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The onion is named after the Latin word 'unio' meaning large pearl.
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For clean fruit, fill a bowl with water (or, for bigger batches, use a clean sink), add 1 cup of vinegar, and stir. Add fruit and leave to soak for 10 minutes. The water will be dirty and the fruit will be sparkly clean with no wax or dirty film.
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Glucose (sugar) has an opposite “handed” isomer L-glucose that tastes identical and isn't metabolized as sugar, so it's safe for diabetics. Unfortunately, L-glucose costs 50% more than gold.
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One jar of Nutella is sold every 2.5 seconds throughout the world.
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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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Quality dark chocolate contains flavonoids which help reduced the risk of heart disease.
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