Random Food Facts

Corn Flakes were invented by John Harvey Kellogg as part his campaign to prevent masturbation.

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350 slices of pizza are consumed each second in USA.

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There is a “Fruit Salad Tree” which can grow up to 6 different types of fruit.

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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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In 1974, canned food from a boat that sank in 1865 was tested by chemists and was found to be still safe to eat.

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Newman’s Own foods donates 100% of its post tax profits to charity. As of June 2012 these donations have exceeded 330 million dollars.

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Red, Yellow, and Orange Stimulate Appetite

The colors red, yellow and orange are not recommended for use in kitchens if you're trying to lose weight as they are known to stimulate appetite.

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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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