Food and Drinks Trivia

  • The largest fruit crop on earth is grapes followed by bananas.
  • Chocolate is good for a person's teeth. Chocolate can help fight against bacteria in the mouth and stop dental decay.
  • Denmark and Hungary have introduced a fat tax or junk food tax, and France taxes sweetened drinks in an effort to curb obesity.
  • Temperature can affect appetite. A person in a colder room is likely to eat more.
  • French Fries account for 22% of all restaurant food sales in the US.
  • Wisconsin(USA) has the highest number of bars per person.
  • Salty and spicy snacks can act as antidepressants.
  • 48% of fountain drinks and sodas are contaminated with E. coli.
  • Drinking beer actually gives you a healthy dose of silicone, which helps strengthen your bones and teeth.
  • The green parts of potatoes contain a chemical called 'solanine' - which, when consumed in high quantities, are very poisonous.
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