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Vegetarian Gladiators: The Overweight Warriors of Ancient Rome
Roman gladiators, contrary to popular belief, were not heavily muscular but rather carried excess weight. Their diets were predominantly plant-based, much like the majority of the Roman population. Meat was considered a luxury item and not a dietary staple. Gladiators were often referred to as “hordearii,” or barley men, due to their high-carbohydrate diet, which… Read More »
The Birth of the TV Dinner: How Swanson Transformed Mealtime
Swanson ended up with an unexpected 260 tons of frozen turkey after Thanksgiving in 1953. This led to the creation of the iconic TV Dinner, which revolutionized mealtime for busy Americans. The original TV Dinners came in aluminum trays and were marketed as a convenient and modern way to enjoy a complete meal in front… Read More »
WTF Fun Fact 13269 – Eating Healthy is Hard
WTF Fun Fact 13265 – Loud Music in Restaurants
WTF Fun Fact 13262 – National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
The Addictive Design of Cheetos
WTF Fun Fact 13259 – The Haribo Gummy Exchange
26 Interesting Facts About Essential Nutrients
Here are 26 Interesting Facts About Essential Nutrients (Vitamins, Amino Acids, Fatty Acids, Minerals, Carbohydrates). 1-5 Interesting Facts About Essential Nutrients 1. Potatoes are highly beneficial to your health. They are packed with vitamin C, potassium, fiber, vitamin B6 and Kukoamines, which help aid in lowering blood-pressure. – Source 2. The reason that the set…… Read More »
WTF Fun Fact 13254 – Eating Herring on Ash Wednesday
Sandwich, England
John Montagu, from the town of Sandwich, England, is credited with inventing the sandwich. Montagu’s gambling obsession left him little time for seated meals, leading him to request his valet to bring him a piece of meat placed between two slices of bread, which eventually became known as a sandwich. Source