Why isn’t there mouse-flavored cat food?
There isn't mouse-flavored cat food because the FDA holds pet food to most of the same safety regulations as it does for human food...
Why is it called iceberg lettuce?
Iceberg lettuce got its name from the California growers that shipped it covered with crushed ice across the country in the 1920s. Before that,...
Does sea salt really come from the sea?
Sea salt comes directly from the sea or ocean through an evaporation process and is then farmed for human consumption. The method of farming...
Does gum really take seven years to digest?
If one old wives' tale is true, gum will stay in your digestive system for seven years after being swallowed. Thankfully, this is nonsense. Nothing could...
What makes a fruit a fruit and a vegetable a vegetable?
Fruits and vegetables are classified from both botanical and culinary standpoints. Botanically speaking, fruits are edible seed-bearing structures that develop from the ovary of a...