Sunny Delight, long called Sunny D, which is how it is known today, is an orange-flavored beverage that is not without controversy throughout its long history. One of the biggest scandals was that it supposedly turned a little girl’s skin orange after she habitually consumed large quantities of the drink. Did this really happen or … Read more
Many sources say you should avoid soaking mushrooms in water to wash them. Instead, wipe them with a damp paper towel or remove any dirt with a mushroom brush. Mushrooms are waterlogged but also act like little sponges. If you soak them in water, they will absorb even more water and thus will take longer … Read more
Many have seen videos of people attempting to melt Kraft American cheese or another processed cheese slice by holding a lighter flame to the cheese, only to find that it resists melting and instead burns, or rather browns and chars. They juxtapose this with a lighter flame held to regular cheese and the cheese melts … Read more
If you chew up Mentos candies while drinking Coke, there is no danger whatsoever. If you swallow Mentos candies whole and quickly drink a Coca-Cola or Diet Coke, it is not inherently dangerous, but it can produce significant discomfort, including violent vomiting and quite severe pain. So, while eating Mentos and drinking Coke is not … Read more
The Gerber Big Mac and Fries Baby Food rumor may seem like a modern invention, but it was actually born on February 27, 2008. This tasty little tidbit sat in the dark corners of the web until a viral explosion occurred in June and July of 2014. While the McDonald’s Baby Food image didn’t begin … Read more
If you are unfortunate enough to be standing under a coconut tree when a coconut falls, you could be seriously injured. Surely, serious head trauma could occur. But would it kill you? According to many accounts, a falling coconut is quite deadly, and you are more likely to be killed by one than by a … Read more