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The Tuna King

A Single 612-Pound Bluefin Tuna Sold for $3.1 Million at a 2019 Auction in Japan

A tuna is a saltwater fish of the tribe Thunnini, a subfamily of the Scombridae family. The Thunnini family has 15 species spread across five genera, with sizes ranging from the bullet tuna to the Atlantic bluefin tuna, which can grow to be 2 meters long and live for up to 50 years. But what […]

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Food in Alcatraz Prison

The Food in Alcatraz Prison was so Good That the Guards and Other Prison Staff Ate the Same Meals as the Prisoners. The Warden Believed That Bad Food Caused Most Problems in Prison.

Alcatraz was a maximum security prison with minimum privileges. However, food and medical care were not regarded as privileges compared to other prisons in the United States. All inmates were given access to necessities, and they also had really good food. But did you know why the warden on Alcatraz finds it important to serve

The Food in Alcatraz Prison was so Good That the Guards and Other Prison Staff Ate the Same Meals as the Prisoners. The Warden Believed That Bad Food Caused Most Problems in Prison. Read More »

Cheese Morphine

Cheese Has a Morphine-Like Compound Named Casomorphin. It is an Opioid Peptide Derived from the Digestion of the Milk Protein Casein.

According to a 2015 study published in the US and the National Library of Medicine, certain food have addictive properties. It also revealed that these foods might have characteristics similar to illicit drugs. But did you know that cheese has a morphine-like compound? Casomorphin, a morphine-like compound found in cheese, makes them highly addictive. This

Cheese Has a Morphine-Like Compound Named Casomorphin. It is an Opioid Peptide Derived from the Digestion of the Milk Protein Casein. Read More »

Japanese Chef

Until 2013, Foreign Chefs in Japan were Legally Barred from Working in Restaurants Specializing in Traditional Japanese Food. Japan Changed Its Regulations for Foreign Chefs After Traditional Japanese Cuisine Won UNESCO Designation.

To work as a chef in Japan, you first need to know the language and, of course, secure a visa to work in the country legally. While Japanese cuisine is available worldwide, traditional Japanese food was only prepared by Japanese chefs. But did you know that this ban has been lifted? Until 2013, foreign chefs

Until 2013, Foreign Chefs in Japan were Legally Barred from Working in Restaurants Specializing in Traditional Japanese Food. Japan Changed Its Regulations for Foreign Chefs After Traditional Japanese Cuisine Won UNESCO Designation. Read More »

Avocado Oil

About 82% of Avocado Oil Sold in the US is Either Rancid or Mixed with Other Oils. Researchers Tested Three Bottles Labeled as Avocado Oil, Only to Find Out There was No Avocado Oil in it at All.

Avocado oil, like everything else, is becoming increasingly popular among consumers. Avocado oil is high in vitamins, minerals, and the type of fats linked to a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. However, new research from food science experts at the University of California, Davis, indicates that most avocado oil sold in the

About 82% of Avocado Oil Sold in the US is Either Rancid or Mixed with Other Oils. Researchers Tested Three Bottles Labeled as Avocado Oil, Only to Find Out There was No Avocado Oil in it at All. Read More »

Mushroom Ketchup

Ketchup was Originally Made with Mushrooms as a Primary Ingredient and Not Tomatoes.

Ketchup is found in 97% of American homes and almost certainly in 100 percent barbecues. But this sauce is more than just hamburgers, hot dogs, and Heinz. Indeed, ketchup has a long history dating back to imperial China, when it was made from fish entrails, meat byproducts, and soybeans. Tomato-based ketchup was not invented until

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Dorcas Reilly

Dorcas Reilly, an Employee of the Campbell Soup Company, Created the Green Bean Casserole in 1955. She was Added to the Inventor’s Hall of Fame for Her Creation.

Everyone looks forward to the iconic Green Bean Casserole during the holidays. It is so simple to prepare that you can serve it any day. Green Bean Casserole is appealing due to its creamy, smooth sauce, unrivaled flavor, and simplicity. This family-friendly side dish has been a favorite for over 60 years, with only five

Dorcas Reilly, an Employee of the Campbell Soup Company, Created the Green Bean Casserole in 1955. She was Added to the Inventor’s Hall of Fame for Her Creation. Read More »

Cucumbers

Cucumbers were For a While Known as “Cowcumbers”, They were Only Seen Good for Animal Fodder.

Cucumbers are high in water and have a mild, refreshing flavor. They can help with dehydration and are tasty in hot weather. The cucumber is a fruit that is eaten as a savory food. It is also found in some cosmetics. But did you know how the word cucumber came to be?  Cucumbers were once

Cucumbers were For a While Known as “Cowcumbers”, They were Only Seen Good for Animal Fodder. Read More »

Dairy Queen Soft Serve Icecream

Dairy Queen’s Soft Serve is Not Considered Ice Cream by the FDA. The Food and Drug Administration Classify it as “Ice Milk” Because the Milk Fat Content in Their Soft Serve is Less Than the Standard of What Regular Ice Cream Has.

The Dairy Queen or DQ is a soft serve ice cream and fast food restaurant in the United States owned by International Dairy Queen, Inc. The company also owns Orange Julius and formerly owned Karmelkorn and Golden Skillet Fried Chicken. Its headquarters are in Bloomington, Minnesota. But did you know that their soft serve is

Dairy Queen’s Soft Serve is Not Considered Ice Cream by the FDA. The Food and Drug Administration Classify it as “Ice Milk” Because the Milk Fat Content in Their Soft Serve is Less Than the Standard of What Regular Ice Cream Has. Read More »

Mcdonalds Kid

An 8-Year-Old Boy Learned How to Drive on YouTube and Drove to McDonald’s to Satisfy a Cheeseburger Craving.

The legal age to drive a car in the United States is 16. It has always been a major life event for someone turning 16 to get their driver’s license, but in the past 35 years, the interest in learning to drive amongst teenagers has significantly dropped. But did you know an 8-year-old boy from

An 8-Year-Old Boy Learned How to Drive on YouTube and Drove to McDonald’s to Satisfy a Cheeseburger Craving. Read More »