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Friday, 14 August 2026
16 facts about Chocolate
16 facts about Chocolate
A delicacy not only for a sweet tooth
Chocolate is one of the most popular foods and flavors in the world. It was already known 4 thousand years ago. The ancient inhabitants of today's Mex ...

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Eggs
The most expensive eggs in the world are Faberge eggs.
These are gem-studded Easter eggs, hiding costly surprises inside. They were created in the 19th century in St. Petersburg, by the Faberge family jewelry company.
Parmesan
Parmigiano Reggiano is one of the most expensive cheeses, which is why it is often subject to theft.
In the past th years, 20,000 Parmesan molds worth seven million euros were stolen in the Emilia Roma ...
Sushi
Although seaweed (Jap. nori) is the most popular sushi wrapper, it has equivalents for those not fond of its taste.
It has a distinguished taste, so it is commonly replaced with egg, rice paper, or sliced cucumber.
Sushi
The popularity of sushi in Japan may have been associated with Buddhism.
Buddhism was imported in the 6th century AD, and quickly became one of the major religions. One of the rules of Buddhism was to restrain from eating meat, and fish was not counted as such.
Kombucha
From China, kombucha made its way to Japan (between 250 and 538).
A Korean doctor who reached Japan is believed to have cured the digestive problems of the emperor at the time with tea fermented with a special mushroom.
Kombucha
SCOBY could survive Martian conditions.
Kombucha was launched into orbit around Earth in Martian conditions. There was some degradation of the cultures of bacteria, but they regenerated.
Churro
Traditional churros are typically served with chocolate.
Churros probably made their way to Latin America with the conquistadors in the 16th century. In turn ...
French fries
The basic ingredients in fries are, of course, potatoes.
Ordinary potatoes can be replaced by yams. Some people let their imagination run wild even more and ...
Kimchi
Kimchi was sent into space aboard the Soyuz TMA-12.
Sushi
Sushi is often served with wasabi.
It is a Japanese horseradish, spicy in flavor. It is a pricy plant thanks to the limitations in its ...