The Great Fire of London began in a bakery in 1666.

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch spans an area about twice the size of Texas.

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

A pomelo is the natural ancestor of the grapefruit — grapefruits are a hybrid of pomelo and orange.

Before refrigeration, salt was so crucial for food preservation that Roman soldiers were sometimes paid in salt — hence the word 'salary.'

Sushi originally referred to fermented fish preserved in salt and rice — the rice was discarded before eating.

In 1919, a tank filled with molasses burst in Boston, creating a deadly wave through city streets.

The word 'salary' comes from the Latin 'salarium,' referring to payments made to Roman soldiers in salt.

Kimchi, made from fermented vegetables and chili, has been a Korean staple for over 2,000 years.