Marathon runners consume 2,500–3,500 calories during a race — fueled by gels, drinks, and practiced fueling strategies.

The kiwifruit was originally called the Chinese gooseberry — it was rebranded for Western markets in the 1950s.

Brie and Camembert are both soft-ripened French cheeses but develop their rinds from different Penicillium mold strains.

Caviar from beluga sturgeon is among the world's most expensive foods, reaching $35,000 per kilogram.

Honey is the only food that contains all the substances necessary to sustain life, including water.

Ketchup was sold as medicine in the 1830s.

Coconut oil is high in saturated fat but contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) that are metabolized differently.

Coffee is one of the most antioxidant-rich foods in the typical Western diet.

Miracle berries contain a protein called miraculin that makes sour foods taste sweet for up to two hours.