Did you know grapes light on fire in the microwave?
grapes either one split in half or two touching—are able to concentrate the energy of the microwave into two “hotspots.” When the hotspots touch, they create a plasma, or an ionized gas which emits light and heat. The size of the grapes, it turns out, are the key to this kitchen science quirk.
Did you know spaghetto, confetto, and graffito are the singular forms of spaghetti, confetti, and graffiti?
Although it might sound a little strange, the word for an individual piece of spaghetti is spaghetto. The same goes for a single piece of confetti, which is confetto, as well as a single piece of graffiti, which is graffito, according to Merriam-Webster.
Did you know McDonald’s once created bubblegum-flavored broccoli?
McDonald’s is always introducing new items for their loyal customers. And obviously, some are more successful than others. But their bubblegum-flavored broccoli, which the fast-food chain developed in 2014 as a tastier version of the leafy green for children, was a complete failure.
Did you know chewing gum is banned in Singapore?
Chewing gum ban in Singapore. … Since 2004, an exception has existed for therapeutic, dental, or nicotine chewing gum, which can be bought from a doctor or registered pharmacist. It is currently not illegal to chew gum in Singapore, merely to import it and sell it, apart from the aforementioned exceptions.
Did you know bubble wrap was originally invented as wallpaper?
If you can’t wait to pop every air-filled pocket the minute you pull a piece of bubble wrap out of a package. Engineer Al Fielding and Swiss inventor Marc Chavannes probably didn’t consider that when, in 1957, they invented bubble wrap while trying to create a textured wallpaper by sealing two shower curtains together to trap air bubbles.
