Bananas are berries
True:
Botanically, bananas qualify as berries because they develop from a flower with a single ovary.
Carrots improve your night vision
False:
While carrots are good for your eyes due to vitamin A, they don't enhance night vision.
Honey never spoils
True:
Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible.
Soaking raw onions in cold water makes them less spicy
True:
Soaking onions in cold water can reduce the intensity of their flavor and make them milder.
Raw oysters are an aphrodisiac
True:
Oysters are rich in zinc, a nutrient linked to sexual health, and have been considered an aphrodisiac in various cultures.
Brown eggs are more nutritious than white eggs
False:
The color of the eggshell doesn't affect its nutritional content; it's determined by the breed of the chicken.
Adding salt to water makes it boil faster
True:
Adding salt increases the boiling point of water, making it boil at a slightly higher temperature.
Coffee stunts your growth
False:
There's no scientific evidence supporting the idea that coffee consumption has a significant impact on height.
Peanuts are nuts
False:
Peanuts are legumes, not true nuts.
Lemons float in water
False:
Lemons are denser than water, so they sink.
Cutting onions makes you cry because they release a natural tear-inducing gas
True:
When onions are cut, they release a compound that reacts with the moisture in your eyes, producing sulfuric acid, which leads to tears.
Spinach is a good source of iron
True:
While spinach contains iron, it also has compounds that can inhibit iron absorption, so it's not the most efficient source.
Adding salt to beer makes it go flat faster
True:
Salt promotes the release of carbonation, causing the beer to go flat more quickly.
Microwaving food destroys nutrients
False:
While some nutrient loss can occur with any cooking method, microwaving is generally one of the best methods for preserving nutrients.
Chocolate was once used as currency.
True:
In ancient civilizations, chocolate, specifically cacao beans, was considered valuable and used as a form of currency.
Carrots were originally purple.
True:
The original color of carrots was purple, and it wasn't until the 17th century that orange varieties were developed through selective breeding.