Food facts (safe) - Page 2

badbadkitty13 · 15-09-2010, 03:11 AM

i need a pickle, champagne, and a raisin. STAT.

GlitterTrashDoll · 15-09-2010, 03:44 AM

Bacteria that cause tooth decay, acne, tuberculosis, and leprosy can be cured with cashews

Apples are more efficient than caffeine in keeping people awake in the mornings!

Among older men, vanilla is the most erotic smell

An apple, potato, and onion all taste the same if you eat them with your nose plugged

Grapes explode when you put them in the microwave.

It's been scientifically proven that chocolate helps you live longer.

In its ancient form, the carrot was purple, not orange.

Is bottled water worth it? 'Evian' spelled backwards is 'naive'

Ketchup was sold in the 1830's as medicine.

Onions have no flavor, only a smell.

Spinach consumption in the U.S. rose 33% after the Popeye comic strip became a hit in 1931.

The average chocolate bar has 8 insects' legs in it

The powder on chewing gum is finely-ground marble.

Rubber is one of the ingredients in bubble gum.

There are more nutrients in the cornflake package itself than there are in the actual cornflakes.

badbadkitty13 · 15-09-2010, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by GlitterTrashDoll

Among older men, vanilla is the most erotic smell

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lol that would explain why me and Andrea made the most money on weekdays (i used to pole dance, i always wore vanilla stuff, she wore cherry vanilla. And weekdays were mostly older men, younger crowd was weekends)

someone said the younger guys generally like cucumber melon but i dunno if thats been tested

falling_raindrops · 15-09-2010, 04:37 AM

Raw almonds contain a substantial amount of cyanide as well.

Ettie · 15-09-2010, 06:21 AM

Really want to try the pickel thing!!!
*goes to hunt for some*

badbadkitty13 · 15-09-2010, 08:17 AM

lol, I have some, just trying to find a battery. i doubt its a safe thing to attempt with the wall outlet and some hangers...

... If the power goes out In my town, we'll all know why now.... lulz

Ninja Orange · 15-09-2010, 01:45 PM

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The average chocolate bar has 8 insects' legs in it

Aw :( So I'm not a proper vegitarian?

& on the poisons thing, almost all substances are poisonous, even water. The question is in the quantity. Realistically, you're not going to eat enough apple pips or cashew nuts for it to kill you.

Gravity · 15-09-2010, 01:49 PM

Oh oh, Stinging nettles in wine gums.

badbadkitty13 · 15-09-2010, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by oxymoron

Aw :( So I'm not a proper vegitarian?

ROTFLMAOYSST!
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noangelic · 15-09-2010, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by oxymoron

Aw :( So I'm not a proper vegitarian?
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the exact same thing came into my mind! :[

GlitterTrashDoll · 15-09-2010, 06:56 PM

i did find loads more facts last night but i couldn't be bothered to post them. I might do when I get in later if i'm not too teird. (:

Mrs Bungle · 16-09-2010, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by GlitterTrashDoll

The average chocolate bar has 8 insects' legs in it

That's an urban legend - it refers to the US guidelines as to what is 'acceptable' rather than what is in chocolate

The Hierophant · 16-09-2010, 02:48 PM

I'm just going to wait for a support thread from someone who has been sick because they tried to overdose on lima beans now.

001100111 · 16-09-2010, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by The Hierophant

I'm just going to wait for a support thread from someone who has been sick because they tried to overdose on lima beans now.

dark humor
but i did laugh

_plastic · 18-09-2010, 09:17 AM

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McDonald''s salads contain up to 60% more fat than their burgers!

What the...?!!!!

_plastic · 18-09-2010, 09:20 AM

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LMAO smart very smart...i'm think i'm gonna use this cuz i'm too lazy making up one of my own...no copy rights, yea?!