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12 Facts About Pizza
12 fun facts about pizza, from its origins to modern pizza statistics.

10 Facts About Lasagna
10 facts about lasagna, from its origins in Italy to its popularity in modern culture.

20 Facts About Lentils
20 facts about lentils, from their origins in Asia to their popularity in modern culture.

12 Facts About Lima Beans
12 facts about lima beans, from their origins in Peru to their ability to help people with a sensitivity to sulfites.

20 Facts About Papaya
20 facts about papaya, from its history as one of the world's most popular fruits to its use in treating ruptured discs.

20 Facts About Sweet Potatoes
20 fun facts about sweet potatoes, from their origins in South America to their popularity on the Thanksgiving table.

22 Facts About Pomegranates
22 facts about pomegranates, from its use in Ancient Egyptian burial rites to their importance in many religious traditions.

10 Facts About Clementines
10 facts about clementines, from where they originated to how they became one of the world's most popular fruits.

12 Facts About Tangerines
12 facts about tangerines, from their origin in China to the reason behind them being nicknamed the Christmas Orange.

10 Facts About Turmeric
10 facts about turmeric, from its uses in foods and home remedies to its ability to fix radiator leaks

10 Facts About Pumpkin Pie
Ten facts and trivia bits about that favorite Thanksgiving staple, pumpkin pie.

25 Facts About Bananas
25 interesting facts about bananas, the first fruit to be cultivated by man and one of the most popular fruits in the world today.

15 Facts About Chia Seeds
15 facts about chia, or chia sage, a seed that was prized by the Aztecs and is higher in Omega-3 fatty acids than flax seeds. A variety of chia is also sold under the brand name of Salba.

17 Facts About Thyme
Here are 17 facts, from fairies and knights to mouthwash and nightmare prevention, about the herb thyme.

25 Facts About Beets
Beets (beetroot) have been used as food and medicine since ancient times. Here are 25 facts about this colorful root, from the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to borscht in space.

18 Facts About Cinnamon
Facts about trivia about cinnamon. From the mythological Cinnamon Bird to the over-the-top funeral of Nero's wife, cinnamon is quite an interesting spice.

25 Facts About Olive Oil
25 facts about olive oil, from nutrition facts to information about olive oil production and everything in between. Includes info about the different types of olive oil, from standard olive oil to extra virgin.

20 Facts About Parsley
Parsley has been the subject of superstition and fascination over the centuries. Here are some interesting facts and trivia about this breath-freshening herb.

25 Facts About Carrots
From Caligula's twisted head games to their 16th century color change, carrots have a long and colorful history. Here are 25 facts about the cool carrot.

15 Facts About Brussels Sprouts
You either love Brussels sprouts or you hate them, but here are some things you may not have known about them!

25 Facts About Celery
From ancient Rome to modern times, celery has fascinated people and even heated up their sex lives!

16 Facts About Eggplant (Aubergine)
16 facts about eggplant (or aubergine) from its use as a 5th century tooth dye to its relation to tobacco.

20 Facts About Pineapples
20 facts about pineapples, from the origin of the word to the history of the pineapple and other fun trivia.

15 Facts About Cranberries
Cranberry sauce is a traditional Thanksgiving food. Here are 12 facts about cranberries you may not have known.

20 Facts About Avocados
20 facts about avocados, from the health benefits of avocados to the history of the avocado.

20 Facts About Apples
20 facts about apples, from the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden to modern day health benefits and facts about the apple.