Food & Drink

Mmmmm food! Prepare for mouthwateringly delicious facts about all the foods and drinks in the world!

Here at The Fact Site, we’ve dedicated an entire section to the most impressive and obscure food facts.

Dig in to these amazing facts about fruit, vegetables, meats, soft drinks, and chocolate that will not just educate you but will leave you hungry for more!

Valentines Day Chocolates

Why Do We Give Chocolate on Valentine’s Day?

Zoe Adams
Apr 8, 2022

Chocolate releases endorphins into the body, which are responsible for creating desire & energy in the body, making us feel happy.

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Pancake Day Facts

12 Flippin’ Awesome Pancake Day Facts

Luke Ward
Dec 3, 2022

In France, it is tradition to make a wish while a pancake is being tossed, while holding a coin in the other hand.

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How To Make Wine

How To Make Wine in Five Steps

Zoe Adams
Mar 17, 2021

Did you know that grapes that are used for wine making are grown in vineyards, typically in warm climates?

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Facts About Pasta

30 Interesting Facts About Pasta

Zoe Adams
Mar 17, 2021

Did you know that the oldest reference to pasta dates back to 1154?

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Green Tea Facts

Facts About Green Tea

Zoe Adams
Apr 30, 2021

Green tea is traditionally made from the leaves of the Camellia senensis plant, originating in China.

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Why We Eat Turkey on Christmas Day

Why Do We Eat Turkey on Christmas Day?

Luke Ward
Dec 22, 2022

87% of British people believe that Christmas would not be the same without a traditional roast turkey.

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Christmas Pudding Facts

Festive Facts About The Christmas Pudding

Zoe Adams
Aug 25, 2022

In 1595, the Christmas Pudding was renamed the Plum Pudding, and consisted of breadcrumbs, eggs, dried fruits & spirits.

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Facts About Candy Canes

15 Cool Facts About Candy Canes

Luke Ward
Dec 12, 2022

Did you know that the world's largest candy cane was created in 2011 and was 63 feet tall?

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Half A Dozen Egg Facts That Are Truly Cracking

Half A Dozen Egg Facts That Are Truly Cracking

Luke Ward
Apr 30, 2021

Did you know that about 75 billion eggs are produced in the United States each year?

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Facts About Pumpkins

10 Facts About Pumpkins To Prepare You for Halloween

Zoe Adams
Apr 8, 2022

Did you know that the original Greek name for the pumpkin was "pepon", which meant "large melon"?

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Facts About Cheese

20 Cheesy Facts About Cheese

Zoe Adams
Jan 27, 2023

Did you know that someone who is a seller of cheese is known as a "cheesemonger"?

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Facts About Dr Pepper

18 Refreshing Facts About Dr. Pepper

Jamie Ward
Jan 5, 2023

Dr. Pepper is the oldest brand in America for the production of soft drinks! The very first bottle sold in January, 1885.

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