A pumpkin is a cultivar of a squash plant, most commonly of Cucurbita pepo, that is round, with smooth, slightly ribbed skin, and deep yellow to orange coloration. The thick shell contains the seeds and pulp. Some exceptionally large cultivars of squash with similar appearance have also been derived from Cucurbita maxima. It is also the symbol of halloween! So check out some awesome facts!
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Food
Food Trivia: 20 disgusting facts about foods we eat everyday!
Yikes! Food is necessary for our existence, but no one imagined that it could ever be that disgusting when speculated upon or… when under a microscope! Check out 20 putrid facts about the foods we consume on a daily basis, that will make you never want to eat anything processed ever again!
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Pretzel Trivia: 20 scrumptious facts that will make your mouth water!
A pretzel is a type of baked bread product made from dough most commonly shaped into a twisted knot. Pretzels originated in Europe, possibly among monks in the Early Middle Ages.[1] The traditional pretzel shape is a distinctive nonsymmetrical form, with the ends of a long strip of dough intertwined and then twisted back into itself in a certain way (“a pretzel loop”). In the 2010s, pretzels come in a range of different shapes. Salt is the most common seasoning for pretzels, complementing the washing soda or lye treatment that gives pretzels their traditional “skin” and flavor through the Maillard reaction; other seasonings include sugars, chocolate, glazes, seeds, or nuts. There are several varieties of pretzels, including soft pretzels, which must be eaten shortly after preparation and hard-baked pretzels, which have a long shelf life. Check out some awesome facts about these “little rewards”!
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Nuts Trivia: 30 nutty facts about the hard shelled “fruit”!
A nut is a fruit composed of an inedible hard shell and a seed, which is generally edible. In general usage, a wide variety of dried seeds are called nuts, but in a botanical context “nut” implies that the shell does not open to release the seed (indehiscent). The translation of “nut” in certain languages frequently requires paraphrases, as the word is ambiguous. World nut day is celebrated on the 22nd of October each year, to acknowledge and… “honour” the long and storied history of the nut, as well as to dispel some pernicious myths, such as the persistent idea that peanuts are a nut for instance. Nuts have been part of our diets for time out of mind, a trait we likely learned by following our fuzzy four footed brethren to their winter stores.
Check out some interesting nutty facts about the nuts you love to snack on!
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Food Trivia: 15 fun facts about Italian cuisine!
The original name for spaghetti was maccheroni. The word spaghetti actually means strings. Before the existence of pasta factories, people made their own spaghetti and would hang it outside to dry. But that is not all Italians are known for! Traditional Central Italian cuisine uses ingredients such as tomatoes, all kinds of meat, fish, and pecorino cheese.
So lets check out some facts about their cuisine and eating habits!
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Gin Trivia: 15 facts about the famous spirit!
Gin is a spirit which derives its predominant flavour from juniper berries. From its earliest origins in the Middle Ages, gin has evolved from use in herbal medicine to an object of commerce in the spirits industry. Gin was developed on the basis of the older jenever, and became popular in Great Britain (particularly in London) when William of Orange, leader of the Dutch Republic, occupied the English, Scottish, and Irish thrones with his wife Mary.
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Vodka Trivia: 16 awesome facts about the top selling distilled spirit!
Vodka is a neutral spirit without distinctive character, aroma, taste or color. Sounds delicious right? Well, it’s also the No. 1 selling distilled spirit in the world. Traditionally, vodka is made by the distillation of cereal grains or potatoes that have been fermented, though some modern brands use other substances, such as fruits or sugar. So let’s check out some cool facts you can tell your friends all about before going out drinking again! [Read more…] about Vodka Trivia: 16 awesome facts about the top selling distilled spirit!
Chocolate Trivia: 10 awesome facts about “the food of the gods”.
We crave chocolate because it is good! It tastes good. It smells good. It feels good when it melts on our tongue. And all of those ‘feelings’ are the result of our brain releasing chemicals in response to each chocolate experience. So check out some cool facts about it!
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Beer Trivia: 65 facts that will definitely leave you tipsy!
Beer is the world’s most widely consumed alcoholic beverage and the third most popular drink overall after water and tea. People all over the world just love beer. Face it. It’s awesome. Nothing like a cold one after a hard day’s work right? So head on and check out some awesome facts about your favorite drink!
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Useless Trivia: 19 interesting facts about beer!
Beer is the world’s oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic drink. It is the third most popular drink overall, after water and tea.
Let’s see some fun facts about it!
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