Ancient Romans ate a breakfast food called ientaculum — often bread dipped in olive oil or wine.

Velociraptors were covered in feathers.

The glycemic index of cooked and cooled pasta is lower than freshly cooked pasta — retrograded starch resists digestion.

The steam locomotive expanded rail travel.

Brie and Camembert are both soft-ripened French cheeses but develop their rinds from different Penicillium mold strains.

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

In 2003, a city in Belgium experienced a massive potato-based protest over french fries.

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

The French culinary term 'mise en place' means 'everything in its place' — a principle of preparation before cooking.