The ghost pepper was once used by the Indian military to make non-lethal chili grenades.

The Great Fire of London in 1666 destroyed 13,200 houses but killed fewer than 10 people officially.

Fact #3708 · Food

Blue food is extremely rare in nature — most blue-colored foods get their hue from added dye.

Fact #3938 · Food

You are more likely to encounter repeated numbers than pure randomness suggests.

Fact #2993 · Food

People tend to believe repeated statements more, known as the illusory truth effect.

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Narwhals use their tusks to stun fish before eating them, according to recent drone footage analysis.

Fact #5117 · Food

The Great Wall of China used rice flour mixed into the mortar — the sticky carbohydrate strengthened the bonds.

Fact #5410 · Food

An egg's albumen (white) contains over 40 different proteins.

Fact #4842 · Food

People in positive moods make more creative decisions; negative moods favor analytical thinking.

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