Tuesday, June 2, 2009

3rd Article

Food Fun Facts By. Jessica Szymanski
Hey here are some fun facts that will be sure to brighten your day!

#1 Half of the world's population lives on a staple diet of rice.

#2 France, people eat approximately 500,000,000 snails per year.

#3 The first breakfast cereal ever produced was Shredded Wheat.

#4 Peanuts are used in the manufacture of dynamite.

#5 The peak period for popcorn sales for home consumption is in the fall.

#6 Each American eats approximately 22 pounds of tomatoes yearly

#7 Did you know that cabbage is 91 percent water?

#8 In Japan, Gerber's top selling baby food is a sardine dish!

#9 Did you know that lemons contain more sugar than strawberries?

#10 An ear of corn always has an even number of rows.