FoodInterestingQuality dark chocolate contains flavonoids that help reduce the risk of heart disease.2035k
FoodInterestingA McDonald's Super Size meal (Big Mac, Super Size fries, and Super Size Coke) contained around 1,600 calories—requiring roughly 6-7 hours of walking to burn off.1831k
FoodInterestingWithin 2 hours of standing in daylight, milk loses between half and two-thirds of its vitamin B content.1682k
FoodInterestingOutdatedThe liquid inside young coconuts can be used as a substitute for blood plasma.149954
FoodInterestingSpinach consumption in the U.S. rose 33% after the Popeye comic strip became a hit in 1931.113957
BodyInterestingThe average American drinks approximately 50 gallons of soda annually, equating to over 500 twelve-ounce cans, while the average Canadian consumes around 43 gallons of sugary beverages each year.921k
FoodInterestingBananas contain a natural chemical which can make a person happy. This same chemical is also found in Prozac.891k
BodyMind-BlowingDuring your lifetime, you'll eat about 35 tons of food—roughly the weight of 7 adult elephants.751k
FoodInterestingBacteria that cause tooth decay, acne, tuberculosis, and leprosy can be cured with cashews.731k
BodyInterestingThe average American consumes several pounds of food additives every year, with some estimates suggesting 8-10 pounds annually including preservatives, colorings, and flavor enhancers.531k
FoodWeirdEarthworms are about 60-70% protein by dry weight, rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, and pair well with cumin and curry. Many who've tried them say they taste surprisingly like bacon.257k
BodyMind-BlowingOutdatedThe world record for alcohol consumption is by Andre the Giant, who drank 156 beers in one sitting (over 73 liters/16 gallons).203k
