- The English are sometimes called “limeys” because British sailors would eat limes to stave off scurvy. Limes were later replaced by lemons due to the lack of adequate vitamin C in lime juice.
- Before the 17th century, almost all carrots cultivated were purple. The orange variety we now know and love was developed by Dutch growers in the late 16th century. They combined mutant strains of the purple, yellow and white varieties and gradually developed today’s ubiquitous orange glow.
- According to English folklore, dreaming of apricots is said to be good luck.
- Germans eat twice as many potatoes as Americans.
- The phrase “You’re a real peach” originated from the tradition of giving a peach to the friend you liked.
- Resident Evil? Salt is thrown on the threshold of new houses In Hungary, because it is believed that it will protect the inhabitants from evil.
- No light at either end of the tunnel? Containing more fibre than any other common fruit or vegetable, figs are recommended for those suffering from constipation.
- Pretzel Logic. In 610 AD, an Italian monk invented pretzels as a reward to children who knew their prayers. The pretzel shape was designed in such a way to signify arms folded across the chest in prayer
- Ancient Greeks awarded celery to winners of sporting events. I think I’d prefer a gold medal myself!
- Most of us know that the tomato is a fruit, not a vegetable. But did you that the banana is not actually a fruit, but rather an herb? Nope, me neither!
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