TRUE OR FALSE
Scientists can turn peanut butter into diamonds.
TRUE. Since peanut butter is so rich in carbon, it's possible to turn simple Skippy into diamonds. All you need to do is to extract the oxygen from the carbon dioxide found in the peanut spread, and then enact immense pressure on the carbon left behind.
Do peppers or oranges have more vitamin C?
peppers... about 2-3 times as much
What percentage of watermelon is water?
92%
What is Minnesota's state pie?
Banana cream pie.
burger condiment that has been used for medicine in the 1830s
ketchup - claiming to cure ailments like diarrhea, indigestion, and jaundice.
French fries originated in France.
FALSE. Belgium
Which float.. lemons or limes?
lemons! limes sink
What is the average number of licks to finish a scoop of ice cream?
50
Which North American country did pumpkins originate?
Mexico
This canned fruit was the first thing to ever be eaten on the moon.
peaches
Roasted pig is the largest menu item in the world.
FALSE. It's a roasted, stuffed camel!
Are apples more closely related to oranges or roses?
Roses. Apples, as well as cherries, apricots and pears, are from the family Rosaceae, which is the rose family. Oranges and all other citrus fruit are from the family Rutaceae. The two fruits haven't had a common ancestor in nearly 90 million years!
How long do pineapples take to grow?
2-3 years
Which state has a law that forbids you from carrying an ice cream cone in your back pocket?
Kentucky
Pearls melt when placed in this liquid.
vinegar
The popsicle was accidentally invented by an 11-year-old.
True. Frank Epperson left his soda mixed with water outside in a cup overnight. When he returned, the mixture had frozen and he ate it. He started selling them as "pop sticks"!
Which food is quicker to lead to cavities.... crackers or candy?
Crackers.
When a cracker becomes sticky in your mouth and gets stuck between your teeth, bacteria gather around the area faster to feast. The sticky texture that your mouth creates from the crackers allows the bacteria to dig longer into your teeth which causes cavities.
The average person eats how many pounds of grapes every year.
eight pounds
This country produces the most garlic (10 million tons per year).
China
America's favorite ice cream flavor. 200 bonus points to whoever can guess the second!
1. Cookies and cream
2. Vanilla
Chilli peppers are not spicy.
True. The burning sensation in your mouth is a mental reaction and not a physical one. These peppers contain a chemical called capsaicin which naturally binds to the pain receptors in our nerves. This is what causes your brain to believe you are eating something spicy.
Which fruit can you tell is ripe by bouncing it... grapes or cranberries?
Cranberries
How long must Japanese chefs train before they are allowed to serve pufferfish?
2 years. Given how poisonous it is, chefs must be train for two years and then take a test to become licensed! 1 out of 3 chefs fail
Minnesota's official state grain?
Wild rice
This is the ONLY food that will not rot, it will be edible for over 3,000 years if sealed.
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