1. Your Orange Carrots are Purposely Bred Mutations
The modern orange carrot didn’t exist before the 17th century. Instead, it was brought introduced in the late 16th century by Dutch growers (popular belief claims this was partly to honor the country’s flag, which included orange. and also to celebrate the royal name, which was Orange-Nassau).
First, they took mutated yellow and white versions of the then-normal purple carrot. Then, they interbred them to create what we consider a regular carrot.
I did already know this one
2. An American accidentally invented the teabag
In 1908 a tea trader began sending samples of his tea to prospective clients in silken bags. The clients mistakenly thought you would use the bag instead of the standard metal strainer.
However, on finding that silk did not allow for a very good tea infusion, they complained to him that the mesh was not fine enough.
Surprised by the comments but sensing an opportunity, the merchant developed a gauze bag for the specific purpose of use as an everyday tea bag. Commercial production of the teabag began in the 1920s.
In 1908 a tea trader began sending samples of his tea to prospective clients in silken bags. The clients mistakenly thought you would use the bag instead of the standard metal strainer.
However, on finding that silk did not allow for a very good tea infusion, they complained to him that the mesh was not fine enough.
Surprised by the comments but sensing an opportunity, the merchant developed a gauze bag for the specific purpose of use as an everyday tea bag. Commercial production of the teabag began in the 1920s.
I didn't know this one
3. Space Fruit
The peach was the first fruit to be eaten on the moon. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin ate canned peaches on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission after they landed on the Sea of Tranquillity. It was part of their first space meal.
The peach was the first fruit to be eaten on the moon. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin ate canned peaches on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission after they landed on the Sea of Tranquillity. It was part of their first space meal.
Fascinating
4. Everyone Hates Sprouts
There is a widespread global consensus that Brussel sprouts are the least loved of all vegetables, mainly due to many people finding them too bitter. This, however, is a great shame because they are highly nutritious and have very low amounts of fat or cholesterol.
There is a widespread global consensus that Brussel sprouts are the least loved of all vegetables, mainly due to many people finding them too bitter. This, however, is a great shame because they are highly nutritious and have very low amounts of fat or cholesterol.
I think you 'grow into' Brussels Sprouts, I know I did!
5. Chocolate Really is Heavenly
Historically first used and enjoyed by ancient Mayans. The name of the plant that produces chocolate, theobroma cacao, actually translates as ‘food of the Gods’, and it has been treated as such throughout history. The Mayans and the Aztecs (once they acquired some) even traded in chocolate. This is because it was so valuable to them, and only the wealthiest of its people could afford to drink it.
Historically first used and enjoyed by ancient Mayans. The name of the plant that produces chocolate, theobroma cacao, actually translates as ‘food of the Gods’, and it has been treated as such throughout history. The Mayans and the Aztecs (once they acquired some) even traded in chocolate. This is because it was so valuable to them, and only the wealthiest of its people could afford to drink it.
I did know this and current prices for chocolate are still high!
I hope you enjoyed these five facts - did you know any of them?
Do please share your thoughts in the comments.
Do please share your thoughts in the comments.
~ good wishes for the remainder of this month ~
All the best Jan
Hi Jan, thank you so much for this information! I learned something new and new none of these things! I actually like Brussels sprouts...they are like little cabbages to me, and I love cabbage.
ReplyDeleteI don't believe every hate Brussel sprouts. I like them.
ReplyDeleteNo sabía ninguno de los datos. siempre es bueno aprender. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDelete...I didn't know most of them.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know any of these things and found them interesting. I don't like Brussell Sprouts but maybe I need to try them and see if I've grown into them!
ReplyDeleteAll new to me though I might have guessed on a couple of them!
ReplyDeleteI knew number 1 -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThe facts that I knew were the Brussel Sprouts being the most disliked veg and that Chocolate is heavenly. Oh yes, I'm one who is very fond of it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting these facts💗💗💗💗💗
I know I loved Brussels sprouts from the beginning. I knew the other items.
ReplyDeleteso that's how tea bags came in to being! I am skeptical about the tinned peaches though, as all food taken into space was specially prepared and transported in sealed packaging, sealed so as not to escape into the zero gravity and damage the spacecraft and equipment.
ReplyDeleteI love Brussels sprouts. Always have. I eat them at least twice a month. Didn't know about the rest, though, except the peaches. I'm a space junkie.
ReplyDeleteYou have a way to teach us in a curious way
ReplyDeleteSome I knew, some I didn't. I still haven't grown into Brussel sprouts. My mother cooked them until they were grey and mushy and I cannot face them (despite liking cabbage that she cooked the same way).
ReplyDeleteCan't stand Brussel sprouts but I did know about the first thing eaten on the moon.
ReplyDeleteYes, chocolate prices are too high. Artificially so. My wife likes chocolate, (who doesn't?), and she likes shoes too. I could not afford both for our anniversary. So I bought her a pair of shoes made of chocolate.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Muito legal! E o chocolate é mesmo divino!!
ReplyDeletebeijos, lindo fim de semana, chica
Interesting facts. Purple carrots are now considered quite exotic.
ReplyDeleteHello Jan,
ReplyDeleteInteresting facts. I did not know about the color of carrots.
I do not like brussel sprouts.
Have a great day and a happy weekend.
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ReplyDeleteRustic Pumpkin who said ...
so that's how tea bags came in to being! I am skeptical about the tinned peaches though, as all food taken into space was specially prepared and transported in sealed packaging, sealed so as not to escape into the zero gravity and damage the spacecraft and equipment.
Hello and many thanks for you comment.
It was the Smithosian Magazine that said ...
Bacon cubes were among the meals stored in the lunar module. And it worked out that meal A, the first scheduled meal to be eaten on the Moon, consisted of bacon squares, peaches, sugar cookie cubes, pineapple grapefruit drink and coffee. They ate history’s first meal on Moon slightly ahead of schedule after landing at the Sea of Tranquility.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/first-meal-eaten-moon-was-bacon-180950457/
There is an article on space food that gives more details about packaging and how it varies including tubes, cans, and sealed plastic packages.
Read it here
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_food
But wasn't that landing on the moon amazing :)
Once again many thanks for your comment Debbie (Rustic Pumpkin) I do hope you are keeping as cool as possible in our present UK heatwave.
My good wishes.
All the best Jan
So interesting.
ReplyDeleteHi jan,
ReplyDeleteAs always, a super interesting article.
I didn't know the first 3 facts and I was really surprised by the story of the color of carrots.
As for Brussels sprouts, oddly enough, my grandchildren love them.
I've yet to meet anyone who doesn't like chocolate. I love it!
A big hug and all the best for you.
Maria
I didn't know most of these things..I've read that peaches are one of the most unhealthy fruits because they are over sprayed and we eat the skins that a re so difficult (comparatively) to remove or wash..
ReplyDeleteI love brussel sprouts. I think you just have to know how to cook them. My mom boiled everything when I was a kid. lol
ReplyDeleteWhat great information ~~thanks!!!!
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ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this, much of it i did not know. i "grew" into brussels sprouts and i love them now. baked in the oven with evoo, s&p....cooked until they are brown and crisp, so easy and so good!! i sometime shred them and but them into salad or sautee them that way!! i think some people don't like the way they are prepared. as for chocolate, i have not noticed the increase in price, but it matters not - the hubs is an addict. i never check the price, i just put it in the basket!!
I had heard the story about chocolate, but all the rest was new to me. Very interesting.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know any of these facts, but I DO like Brussel sprouts. :)
ReplyDeleteI love Brussel sprouts! But I know a lot of people who don't like them. I think some people just need to try them as adults. They were prepared different when I was a kid. I did not know that about the tea bag. How interesting! Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteFun facts. I like Brussel Sprouts as long as they are roasted.
ReplyDeleteI did not know any of them although since I don't know anyone that likes brussel sprouts I would have guessed that one :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are fascinating. They say because brussel sprouts are bitter that some people don't like them because of a gene that makes them taste bitter items even stronger. I never checked the story behind it though.
ReplyDeleteI had not heard most of those. Not surprised by Brussel sprouts. But I happen to like them. The Chick Fil A here serves them as a side.
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ReplyDeleteMy name is Erika... who said
These are fascinating. They say because brussel sprouts are bitter that some people don't like them because of a gene that makes them taste bitter items even stronger. I never checked the story behind it though
Many thanks for your comment and yes, you are correct about the fact that some people find Brussels Sprouts too bitter because of a genetic reason, have a look at this article I've linked to below.
Hate Brussels Sprouts? There Could be a Genetic Reason for That
https://www.foodandwine.com/why-you-don-t-like-brussels-sprouts-according-to-science-8418828
All the best Jan
Good to know Jan. I'll need to remember the peach! :-D
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