Durian, the 'king of fruits,' is banned from many public places in Southeast Asia due to its pungent odor.

The word 'sandwich' is named after the 4th Earl of Sandwich, who popularized eating meat between bread slices.

Pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that breaks down proteins — it will literally digest your mouth if you eat too much.

Butterflies taste with their feet using taste receptors on their tarsi.

Triceratops used its large frill and horns for defense and display.

The Great London Beer Flood of 1814 released thousands of gallons of beer into the streets.

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

Adolf Frederick of Sweden died after eating an enormous meal including dessert.

Water expands when it freezes, which is why ice floats.