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Fun Friday Food Facts Vol. 7

4th Sep 2015 - 11:11
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Fun Friday Food Facts Vol. 7
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It has rained and it has poured all week, but Friday is here and we’re making it rain Fun Friday Food Facts. Get involved and let us know your favourite and least favourite!

Scientists found in one test that the dye from blue M&M's can repair rats' spinal injuries when injected into them, but as a side effect it will turn them blue.

In the early 20th century some states in the US forced margarine producers to colour their product to stop them passing it off as butter – colours included pink, red, brown and black.

One of the most healthful and powerful foods is coconut oil. It’s a healthy fat that can boost immunity, aid in heart health, and regulate metabolism. Numerous benefits are in coconut oil, and it can also be used in skin care. Coconut oil contains antioxidant properties that are antimicrobial, anti-fungal, and antibacterial.

When laid end to end, the 1.25 billion beverage cartons used in the UK each year would wrap around the world six times.

Biting a wooden spoon whilst chopping an onion will stop your eyes from watering.

Corn Flakes were invented to discourage masturbation. Dr John Harvey Kellogg invented the cereal while developing a dietary plan for his patients. He believed spicy foods increased sexual desire so prescribed his patients with a diet of bland foods to curb it.
 

Written by
PSC Team