Bird’s nest soup, a popular delicacy in Asia, is made from the nest of the swiftlet bird. The gummy strands of the bird’s saliva which form the nest create a desirable (to some) gelatinous texture when added to the broth
Ketchup was originally a Chinese condiment first mentioned in print in 1690. It contained pickled fish and spices. The tomato-based variety did not become popular until the 19th century
The red juice that comes out of a rare steak is not blood. It is a chemical called myoglobin. Almost all of the blood has been removed from a steak before it is packaged and sold
Pound-for-pound, strawberries have roughly the same amount of Vitamin C as oranges. Six strawberries will provide nearly 100% of the RDA of Vitamin C for the average adult
The earliest version of pumpkin pie started out as a hollowed out pumpkin filled with milk, honey, and spices and baked in the hot ashes of an open fire
