interesting food facts

The Curious History of Ketchup

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When you think of ketchup, you probably imagine a bright red bottle beside a plate of fries, a burger, or a hot dog. It is sweet, tangy, familiar, and so common that it barely seems worth questioning. 🍅 But ketchup has a surprisingly adventurous past. It was not invented in the United States. It did … Read more

What Happens When a Desert Traveller Forgets About His Milk?

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A happy accident more than 9,000 years in the making — and the story of how it changed the world. There is a food sitting in your refrigerator right now that might be older than the wheel. It has been found in the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs, praised by Roman emperors, perfected by medieval monks, … Read more