Food Stuff

Since 2015, throwing away food is illegal in Seattle.

It is almost impossible to find out what all the ingredients are that Papa John's uses in its pizzas.

In 15th century France, chocolate could only be eaten by members of the royal court.

Odor is by far the most important contributor to the flavor of food. The contributions of taste, texture, and appearance are insignificant by comparison. Humans can distinguish an estimated 20,000 different odor qualities.

Yorkie Chocolate Bars are not for girls!

The tomato is technically a fruit, not a vegetable. It was also the first genetically engineered whole product and went on the market in 1994. Since then, more than 50 other genetically engineered foods have been deemed safe by the FDA.

The city of Oatman, Arizona, hosts a Solar Egg Frying Contest every 4th of July.

Marmite was first introduced into the UK in 1902.

Grape growing is the largest food industry in the world as there are more than 60 species and 8000 varieties of grapes.

During the Middle Ages, a lemon slice was served with fish because it was thought the juice would dissolve any bones that were accidentally swallowed.

The red food-coloring carmine used in Skittles and other candies is made from boiled cochineal bugs, a type of beetle.

The winner of the 2013 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating contest consumed 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes.

The Swiss eat the most chocolate, followed by the English.

The softening agent L-cysteine used in some bread is made from human hair and duck feathers.

The tea bag was created by accident, as tea bags were originally sent as samples.

Tomatoes taste worse when they've been refrigerated, a study found.

Store bought 100% 'real' orange juice is 100% artificially flavored.

The most expensive pizza in the world costs $12,000 and takes 72 hours to make.

The original recipe for margherita pizza was for a tri-colour version of the Italian flag basil (green), tomatoes (red) and mozzarella (white).

There's an enzyme in pineapple called bromelain that helps to break down proteins and can also ruin your tastebuds.

A husband is at home watching a football game when his Wife interrupts, "Honey, could you fix the light in the hallway? It's been flickering for weeks now." He looks at her and says angrily, "Fix the light? Now? Does it look like I have a G.E. logo printed on my forehead? I don't think so." "Well then, could you fix the fridge door? It won't close properly." To which he replies, "Fix the fridge door? Does it look like I have a Westinghouse logo printed on my forehead? I don't think so." "Fine," she says, "Then, would you at least fix the steps to the front door? They're a mess and a real hazard." "I'm not a damn carpenter and I don't want to fix the steps," he says. "Does it look like I have a Black and Decker logo printed on my forehead? I don't think so." He continued, "In fact, I've had enough of all your Bickering. I'm going to the bar!" So, the pleasant husband goes to the bar and drinks for a couple hours. Sometime later, he starts to feel guilty about his treatment of his wife, so he decides to return home and help out with the chores. As he walks into the house, he notices the steps have been repaired. Then, as he enters the house, he notices the hall light is working again. And, to top it off, when he goes to get a beer from the fridge, he notices the fridge door has been fixed. "Honey, how'd this all get fixed?" His wife replies, "Well, when you left, I sat outside and cried. Just then, a nice young man asked me what was wrong, and I told him. He offered to do all the repairs, and all I had to do was either have sex with him or bake him a cake." "So, what kind of cake did you bake him?" asks the husband. "Hellooooooo!" she replies emphatically, "Do you see a Betty Crocker logo printed on my forehead? I don't think so!"