What do you know about foods with unexpected histories? Like popsicles or corn flakes? Potato Chips One famous story says potato chips were created in 1853 at a restaurant in Saratoga Springs, New York, after chef George Crum became annoyed by a customer repeatedly complaining that his fried potatoes were too thick. Crum sliced them …
What are your weird food habits? Do you eat the same thing all the time or spend years eating the same thing again and again? Smell food before eating it. Smell milk before pouring it. Check the expiration date while already eating the food. Ignore an expiration date if the food “seems fine.” Open the …
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These food-related catastrophes range from whiskey to rice. Do you think you know about all these events? London Beer Flood — London, England, 1814 On October 17, a giant vat at the Meux Brewery ruptured, releasing roughly 3,500 barrels of porter. The beer smashed through brewery walls and flooded the nearby St. Giles neighborhood. Eight …
A small, good-natured prank between friends usually does no harm – in fact, it can build friendships. But once you start involving complete strangers, there’s a real chance you go too far. This young Polish man, though, went even further beyond that point. A 23-year-old pizza prankster from Poland is facing several years in prison. …
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This is not your potato chips and chocolate kind of list, at least not just potato chips and chocolate. Do you think you know all the craziest chocolate combinations from this list? Chocolate + blue cheese + honey — Funky, salty, sweet, creamy, and ridiculously intense. Chocolate + potato chips + pickle juice — Salty …
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What do you think is on this list of weird food-related cases? Like what happened to the man that ate too many carrots? The Man Who Lived on Pizza for Decades Dan Janssen became famous for eating almost nothing but cheese pizza for years. Despite the extremely limited diet, he continued living a normal life …
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What do you think will be on this list of weird food combos? Do you think you eat any of them already? Tomatoes + Olive Oil This classic Mediterranean combination works because the healthy fats in olive oil help the body absorb more of the fat-soluble antioxidants in tomatoes, especially lycopene, a compound linked …
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Have you tried these strange but true health swaps? Less pharma means more health with things like magnesium for sleep and honey to help allergies. Magnesium instead of melatonin Some people use magnesium (especially magnesium glycinate) to support relaxation and sleep quality rather than taking melatonin. Electrolytes instead of sugary sports drinks Mineral-based electrolytes can …
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Weird recipes with beans that people love go from sweet to savory and are all filled fiber and protein. Do you think you’ve had any of the recipes on the list? Black Bean Brownies Instead of flour, these brownies use pureed black beans as the base. The beans create a dense, fudgy texture while adding …
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What do you think are the most popular foods people eat in the summer? Are there a lot of things on this list that apply to you? Watermelon with salt – Common in many countries; salt enhances the sweetness. Grilled cactus (nopales) – Popular in parts of Mexico during hot weather. Shaved ice with beans …
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