Monday, March 23, 2026

What are some weird facts about food?

 

  • Scientists can turn peanut butter into diamonds : peanut butter is so rich in carbon, it's possible to turn simple Skippy into diamonds.
  • Ketchup was once believed to have medicinal qualities that could cure, among other ailments, diarrhea.
  • A typical ear of corn has an even number of rows. It is usually 16.
  • Potatoes can absorb and reflect Wi-fi signals : Because of their high water content and chemical makeup, potatoes absorb and reflect radio and wireless signals.
  • bananas are technically berries — and strawberries are not : Bananas — along with cucumbers and kiwis — are classed as berries, whereas strawberries, blackberries and raspberries are not.
  • The Aztecs used chocolate as currency : according to the International Cocoa Organization, they also used cocoa as currency. People under Aztec rule could use cocoa to pay their taxes.

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