Eggs contain all 9 essential amino acids in proportions nearly perfect for human absorption.

Nutmeg is hallucinogenic in large doses due to the compound myristicin — but the lethal dose is very small.

The most shoplifted food in the world is cheese.

Ballet shoes are made to last only 12–20 hours of use for professional dancers.

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 French culinary term 'mise en place' means 'everything in its place' — a principle of preparation before cooking.

Agave, used to make tequila, takes 8–12 years to mature before harvest.

The world's hottest chili pepper, Pepper X, measures over 2.69 million Scoville Heat Units.

The Mediterranean diet reduces cardiovascular disease risk by 30% compared to a low-fat diet.