The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and Great Britain.

Coffee is the world's second-most traded commodity after crude oil.

Fact #4815 · Food

Black pepper was once so valuable it was used as currency and to pay ransoms.

Fact #4308 · Food

The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.

Fact #4728 · Food

Almonds are not nuts — they are the seeds of a fruit related to peaches and plums.

Fact #3779 · Food

The word 'cereal' comes from Ceres, the Roman goddess of grain and harvest.

Fact #4803 · Food

The Tibetan Plateau, sometimes called the 'Roof of the World,' averages an elevation of over 4,500 meters.

Fact #4295 · Food

The nori (seaweed) used in Japanese cuisine is rich in vitamin B12 — one of few plant-based sources.

Fact #4843 · Food

Fermented foods like kimchi, yogurt, and kefir contain beneficial live bacteria that support gut health.

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