The Tulip Mania of the 1600s caused tulip bulbs to reach extreme prices in the Netherlands.

Peanuts are used in the production of dynamite — they contain glycerol which can be processed into nitroglycerin.

The tomato was long believed to be poisonous in Europe because wealthy people died after eating it — they were actually poisoned by lead from pewter plates.

Triceratops had a large bony frill that may have helped with defense or display.

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Cashews always come roasted because raw cashews contain urushiol, the same toxin as poison ivy.

The world's most expensive coffee, Kopi Luwak, is made from beans eaten and excreted by civets.

Passive house design reduces heating and cooling needs by up to 90% through insulation, ventilation, and orientation.

The identification of vitamins advanced nutritional science.