Cashew nuts grow on the outside of the cashew apple, a fruit that is itself edible but highly perishable.

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

Fact #2993 · Food

Socrates never wrote down his teachings.

Fact #3160 · Food

A cucumber is 96% water, making it one of the most water-dense solid foods.

Fact #4343 · Food

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

Fact #3788 · Food

The average strawberry has about 200 seeds — they're the only fruit with seeds on the outside.

Fact #3934 · Food

The process of freeze-drying preserves food flavor and nutrients better than most other preservation methods.

Fact #4830 · Food

The kiwifruit was originally called the Chinese gooseberry — it was rebranded for Western markets in the 1950s.

Fact #4833 · Food

Ancient Egyptians fermented bread and beer using the same wild yeast cultures.

Fact #4850 · Food