In 2017, in Scotland, two students entered an art gallery and, finding an empty table, placed a pineapple there to see if people would take it for art. When they returned 4 days later, the pineapple was covered with glass protection. The post 13 Interesting Facts About Pineapple first appeared on KickassFacts.com. Source
Did you know that there are more than 120 variables of quinoa? Well, you will be forgiven if you only know of the black, red, and white quinoas, as they are the most popular ones. Even though a quinoa plant looks like spinach or beetroot, it has grains similar to rice or wheat. Today, the…… Read More »
Delve into the intriguing world of KFC, a fast-food giant with an assortment of fascinating stories under its wing. From its unique connection with Japan’s Christmas traditions to the idiosyncrasies of its charismatic founder, Colonel Sanders, KFC’s history is as flavorful as its famous fried chicken. Join us as we explore five finger-lickin’ facts about… Read More »
1. A soft drink company made a soda containing lithium called “Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda”. Later, the company changed the name to the much simpler “7up” after Lithium’s atomic mass. – Source 2. Soda is fizzier in cans (vs plastic bottles) because CO2 cannot escape an aluminum can. CO2 escapes sealed PET bottles quite readily. –…… Read More »
Here are 25 interesting facts about milk. 1. An 80-year-old woman was killed in a Brazilian clinic when a student nurse accidentally administered coffee and milk through her IV line. – Source 2. 28 US states have an official state beverage. 21 of those 28 chose milk. Alabama chose whiskey. – Source 3. Lactase Persistence, the…… Read More »
In 2016, research from the University of Michigan discovered that out of all foods, pizza was the most likely to create addictive behavior, with chocolate and potato chips coming in close behind. On the opposite end of the spectrum, cucumbers, carrots, and beans were found to be the least habit-forming foods, being even less addictive… Read More »
Here are 28 Cheese facts. 1-5 Cheese Facts 1. Cheddar Cheese is never naturally orange. – Source 2. Italy’s Credem Bank takes Parmesan cheese from local producers in exchange for cheap loans (charging 3-5% interest, depending on quality) & a fee ensuring the cheese matures properly (2 yrs) in the bank vault (cheese is sold if…… Read More »
Desperation pies, recognized for their economical and readily available filling ingredients, gained their popularity amid financial depressions, World Wars, and prior to the advent of refrigeration. Different types of these pies, such as Green tomato pie, Shoofly pie, Chess pie, and Vinegar pies, were commonly prepared during these challenging times. Source
