Diamonds are not the rarest gem — alexandrite, painite, and red diamonds are far rarer.

Carrots were originally purple — the orange variety was cultivated by Dutch growers in the 17th century.

Eggs can be stored point-down to stay fresh longer — the yolk stays centered and away from the air cell.

The Caesar salad was invented in Tijuana, Mexico, not in Rome.

Extra-virgin olive oil begins to degrade as soon as it's exposed to light and air — dark bottles and airtight seals preserve it best.

The average strawberry has about 200 seeds — they're the only fruit with seeds on the outside.

White chocolate is not technically chocolate — it contains no cocoa solids.

The world's oldest noodles, found in China, are about 4,000 years old and made from millet.

Almonds are not nuts — they are the seeds of a fruit related to peaches and plums.