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The Advent of the Restaurant in Paris, France
Posted On March 18, 2020


The modern concept of the restaurant is a French idea, with the term “restaurant” being derived from the term “restaurer” which means to ”provide food for” in French, with a more literal translation of “restoration” in that a restaurant is […]


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The Reason Beer Bottles Are Brown and Green
Posted On March 4, 2020


Alcoholic beverages like beer are brown in color because clear glass allows ultraviolet light to penetrate which can alter the flavor profile. Bottles inevitably became tinted brown to prevent ultraviolet light from achieving full penetration. After World War II, green […]


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The Bulking Agents Used in the Saffron Spice
Posted On June 21, 2019


Because saffron is so expensive it’s often mixed with other plants which are not actually saffron but are closely related to saffron to build up the bulk of the weight of a purchase. Turmeric is a primary example of a […]


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Guatemala; the Birthplace of Chocolate
Posted On June 13, 2019


Guatemala is believed to be the birthplace of chocolate, worshipped by the ancient Mayans, specifically the cacao tree which was worshipped and revered, calling chocolate the “food of the gods” Share this interesting fact: Like this: Like Loading… Related


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The Myth of Betty Crocker
Posted On May 17, 2019


Betty Crocker is not a real person, rather she, or perhaps it, is a corporate name. The name Betty was thought to be sweet, kind, and gentle, and the last name Crocker was taken from an executive of the General […]


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The Purpose and Setup of Sensory Deprivation Tanks
Posted On May 13, 2019


Sensory deprivation involves a large tank which is filled up with water heated to 37 degrees Celsius, the same temperature as the body, and 1000 lbs., or some variation of this in smaller tanks, of Epsom salts are added, so […]


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The Danger of Air Pollution Gaining Access to the Brain
Posted On April 30, 2019


The reason pollution has a metallic taste and scent and that it burns the eyes when exposed to it is because the particles of air pollution are tiny enough that they can travel through nerve cells, and gain direct entry […]


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Prince Charles’ Environmentally Friendly Vehicles
Posted On April 25, 2019


Prince Charles owns an Aston Martin Volante which has been retrofitted to run upon surplus British white wine and whey. Charles received the vehicle when he was 21 and requested that engineers find a more sustainable fuel source for its […]


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The Role of Dabbawalas in Indian Society
Posted On April 17, 2019


Indian railways are unique in that they have what are referred to as “dabbawalas” which means “lunch box men” in Hindi as the term “dabba” means “box” or in this case “lunch box” in Hindi and the term “wala” means […]


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