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20 Fun Food Facts That Will Change the Way You Eat

20 Fun Food Facts That Will Change the Way You Eat

Food is not just fuel; it’s an adventure filled with surprising twists and fascinating stories. From bizarre historical origins to strange science, these 50 fun food facts will open your eyes to the wonders of what’s on your plate—and perhaps even make you rethink your favorite meals.

#1 Cashews Grow on Apples

Cashews Grow on Apples

Cashews come from the cashew apple and are attached like a stem.

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#2 Almonds Are Seeds

Almonds Are Seeds

Almonds are the seeds of a fruit that grows on trees, making them related to peaches and cherries.

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#3 Ketchup Was a Medicine

Ketchup Was a Medicine

In the 1830s, ketchup was sold as a cure for indigestion.

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#4 18. Nutmeg Can Be Poisonous

18. Nutmeg Can Be Poisonous

In large amounts, nutmeg has hallucinogenic properties and can even be toxic.

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#5 Gelatin Is Made from Animal Parts

Gelatin Is Made from Animal Parts

Gelatin, found in marshmallows and gummy candies, is derived from boiled animal bones and skin.

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#6 Potatoes Were the First Food Grown in Space

Potatoes Were the First Food Grown in Space

NASA successfully grew potatoes aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia in 1995.

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#7 Ripe Cranberries Bounce

Ripe Cranberries Bounce

Fresh, ripe cranberries will bounce when dropped due to their small air pockets.

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#8 Peanut Butter Can Explode

Peanut Butter Can Explode

Under the right conditions, powdered peanut butter is flammable and used in rocket fuel experiments.

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#9 Coffee Beans Aren’t Beans

Coffee Beans Aren’t Beans

They’re actually seeds found inside the fruit of the coffee plant, known as cherries.

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#10 Tomatoes Were Once Feared

Tomatoes Were Once Feared

In 18th-century Europe, tomatoes were called “poison apples” because aristocrats fell ill after eating them. The real culprit? Lead plates!

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#11 French Fries Originated in Belgium

French Fries Originated in Belgium

Despite their name, French fries were invented in Belgium, where locals deep-fried fish and potatoes.

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#12 Cheese Is Older Than Recorded History

Cheese Is Older Than Recorded History

The earliest evidence of cheesemaking dates back to 5500 BCE in what is now Poland.

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#13 Pineapples Don’t Ripen After Harvest

Pineapples Don’t Ripen After Harvest

Unlike bananas or avocados, pineapples stop ripening once they are picked.

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#14 Carrots Were Purple

Carrots Were Purple

Originally, carrots were purple or white. The familiar orange variety was cultivated in the Netherlands in the 17th century.

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#15 Chocolate Was Once Currency

Chocolate Was Once Currency

The Aztecs valued cacao beans so highly they used them as currency to buy goods.

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#16 Bananas Are Berries

Bananas Are Berries

Surprisingly, bananas fit the botanical definition of a berry, while strawberries do not!

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#17 Watermelon Is a Vegetable

Watermelon Is a Vegetable

Watermelon is related to cucumbers, pumpkins, and squash. Botanically, it’s considered a vegetable, though we treat it like fruit.

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#18 Peppers Can Trick You

Peppers Can Trick You

The heat from chili peppers comes from capsaicin, which binds to pain receptors—not taste buds. This is why milk helps more than water to cool the burn.

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#19 Apples Float

Apples Float

Ever wondered why apples bob in water? It’s because they’re made up of 25% air, which keeps them buoyant.

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#20 Honey Never Spoils

Honey Never Spoils

Archaeologists have discovered pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old—and still perfectly edible.

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