The pineapple has a long association with pregnancy and childbirth. This unassuming tropical fruit was once believed to cause pregnant women to miscarry, although they would need to consume at least 10 in one go. More cheerfully, however, the juice has been used as diuretic and even to induce labour.
It takes 1235 bees visiting 4.4 million flowers to produce just one kilogram of honey.
Alan Shepard, who led the Apollo 14 mission to the moon, took a peanut with him on the trip. He was persuaded to do it by a friend who owned a bar known for its trademark peanuts served to drinkers. The friend reportedly said he wanted to have the first ‘astro-nut’.
Carbonated mixers speed up alcohol’s rate of absorption into the bloodstream, which amplifies its effect and leads to quicker intoxication.
Contrary to popular belief, mice don’t actually like cheese. In fact, they actively avoid it, as the smells are too strong for their tiny sensitive noses.