In fact, every American eats about1,996 poundsof food per year.
How wild is that?
And for more, don’t miss these15 Classic American Desserts That Deserve a Comeback.
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Arachibutyrophobia is a real thing
Do you hate getting things stuck to the roof of your mouth?
You’re not alone; you might have arachibutyrophobia.
Arachibutyrophobia is the fear of gettingpeanut butterstuck to the roof of your mouth and being choked.
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There’s even aspam museum.
They are the largest exporters of mushrooms, followed by California.
Your ultimate restaurant and supermarket survival guide is here!
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This precursor to hot chocolate was used for religious ceremonies, including coming-of-age celebrations and weddings.
Learn how to fire up your metabolism andlose weight the smart way.
Honey is regurgitated by bees
Honey is basicallybee vomit.
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Some bees are “forager” bees, which collect nectar from flowering plants.
The foragers drink the nectar and keep it in their “honey stomach.”
Theoriginal carrotswere purple and yellow.
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Put those apples to good use with these19 Healthy Apple Recipes.
Bugs could be lurking in your food
Your favorite foods containbug fragments!
The FDA allows trace amount of bug parts in everyday items.
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Sometimes it’s flavoredhorseradish.
Jelly beans are shiny because of shellac
Ever wonder what makes jelly beans shiny?
It’s the same thing that makes your gel manicure shiny:shellac.
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It will appear on your food label under the guise of “confectioner’s glaze.”
If you have two or more teaspoons of the spice, it can actually cause hallucinations!
Gelatin isn’t vegetarian
Products with gelatin in them aren’t exactly vegetarian or vegan-friendly.
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They float because they have a similar density to water!
Almonds aren’t nuts
Almondsare seeds, not nuts.
The Plant Information Center defines adrupeas “a fleshy fruit with a stony endocarp.”
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Peanuts are used to make dynamite (sort of)
Peanutsare actually an ingredient in dynamite.
They have oil in them called glycerol that’s used to create nitroglycerin, a key ingredient in dynamite.
But unlike real cheese, American cheese slices are actually a “pasteurized prepared cheese product.”
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By the FDA definition, cheese products have at least51% cheesethe rest is milk and additives.
Looking for more fresh-produce tips?
Here are27 Subtle Signs You Just Shouldn’t Buy That Produce.
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New YorkerThomas Sullivanis credited with creating tea bags.
He would send samples of the product in silk bags and people started to throw them into the teapot.
And, that’s how tea bags came to be.
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The rest is history.
Carmine is made with boiled, cochineal bugs, aka beetles.
Ranch dressing has a scary ingredient
Everyone’s favorite store-bought salad dressing has a weird ingredient.
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Pretzels were once a symbol of love
During the 17th century,pretzelscame to symbolize undying love.
Mageirocophobia is a real thing
Afraid of whipping up a meal?
You might havemageirocophobia, also known as the fear of cooking.
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While it sounds super scary, it’s fairly common.
This 7-day smoothie diet will help you shed those last few pounds.
People thought it would cure diarrhea, indigestion, jaundice, and rheumatism.
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(No, it wasn’t freeze-dried ice cream!)
Unfortunately, cotton candy is likely one of theThings You Won’t See at State Fairs This Summer.
White chocolate isn’t real chocolate
Breaking news: White chocolate isn’t reallychocolate.
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White chocolate doesn’t contain the dark chocolate cacao solids, which means it’s not chocolate.
It does, however, contain a ton of cocoa butter.
The truth is that it can take anywhere from 144-411 licks to get to the center.
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Pez originally marketed them as an anti-smoking unit.
In fact, there 1920s slogan was “smoking prohibited, PEZing allowed.”
DuringWorld War II, due to rations, they converted it to just chocolate.
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They have been auctioned off for as much as $27,295.
Pomegranate seeds vary
Apomegranatecan actually have any number of seeds.
They’re still fresh because they were held in cold storage.
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(Yes, it’s just like thatMagic School Busepisode.)
Potatoes were planted in space
Potatoeswere the first vegetables ever planted in space.
These were provided to workers because they helped with infectious diseases.
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He started to coat his caramels in chocolate, and the rest is history.
Pufferfish can be dangerous
Pufferfishis a delicacy in Japan, despite the tetrodotoxin it has in it.
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If the fish isn’t prepared correctly, it can easily kill the enamored eater.
People were originally chewing birch bark!
And if you love gum, here areThe 25 Best and Worst Chewing Gums.
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Twinkie cream isn’t really cream
The cream in the middle of aTwinkieisn’t cream at all.
In fact, it’s mostly vegetable shortening.
Also, note that a single Twinkie has 37 ingredients!
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“Dorito” is a Spanish word
The wordDoritomeans “little golden things” in Spanish.
Honey Nut Cheerios changed recipes over time
Do you see any nuts in Honey Nut Cheerios?
The current recipe is actually a change from the original 1979 formulation.
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Thefirst recipecontained real ground almonds until 2006, but the nuts were replaced with “natural almond flavor.”
And if that doesn’t sound appetizing, here are the10 Best Healthy Cereals.
Lollipops have plenty of history, too
Lollipopshave been around thousands of years!
Four lobes are sweeter and are best raw, while peppers with three lobes are best cooked.
Corn can be used in pretty much anything
Cornis one of the most versatile crops out there.
In fact, there are more than 4,000 different uses for corn.
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It can be found in anything from your pet’s food to fireworks.
We recommend using corn in these20 Corn Recipes That Crush It.
Decaf coffee isn’t truly decaf
Most decaf coffee still has some caffeine.
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Put those leeks to good use in thisVegetable Frittata Recipe.
Mango inspired a fabric pattern
The popularpaisley patternis actually based on the mango!
Ice cream has ancient roots
Ice creamhas been around for a very long time.
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Wedding cakes were once savory
The firstwedding cakewas actually savory.
They got bored of the fancy food and asked forpizza, which was a food for the poor.
From then on, that combo became known as Margherita.
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He brought over the firstmacaroni machineto the USA after spending time in Paris.
He even created the design himself.
He also was the first person to introduce mac and cheese to Americans.
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Their “pasta” was made by grinding cereals, grains, and some water.
Want to make your own bread recipes at home?
Here are3 Sourdough Bread Recipes You’ll Love.
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The kind that are eaten are called ostreids, and the pearl-producing oysters are called Pterioida.
Broccoli is here because of Thomas Jefferson, too
Thomas Jefferson was quite the gardener.
He introduced pasta to the U.S. as well asbroccoliand other vegetables from France.
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Green beans are covered in tiny hair
Green beanshave tiny hairs on them that can trap bugs.
Try out the veggie in one of these17 Healthy Green Bean Recipes.
Cauliflower comes in four colors
Cauliflowerisn’t just white.
The veggie comes in four different colors, including orange and purple.
The next time you’re shopping, pick one of the colorful cauliflowers to enjoy additional nutrients and benefits.
Rhubarb leaves aren’t safe to eat
Rhubarbisn’t toxic, but its leaves are.
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They containoxalic acid, which can lead to stomach and kidney issues.
They can also be toxic due toanacardic acid, which can cause some damage to your body.
Try using cashews in thisBlackberry Chia Pudding Recipe.
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Kiwi is healthy for more reasons than one
Eatingkiwihelps your body process protein.
Parsley will get rid of onion breath
No one likes onion breath.
How can you get rid of it?
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Have a bite of someparsley.
Eggplants aren’t vegetables
Eggplantsaren’t vegetables; they’re actually berries.
However they’re classified, they’re great in any of these21 Delicious Eggplant Recipes.
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Greek yogurt is high in protein
MostGreek yogurthas double the amount of protein as its regular counterpart.
Coconuts are from the Pacific
Coconutsoriginated in the areas near the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
Watermelon is Oklahoma’s official state vegetable (not fruit)
Watermelonis the official vegetable of Oklahoma.
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Whatever you call a watermelon, it’s delicious in these25 Watermelon Recipes.
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