DR_SALLY
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Join date : 2010-01-28
 |  Subject: FACTS ABOUT FOOD  Sun Jan 31, 2010 2:57 pm | |
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McDonald’s fast food chains employ over 1.5 million people around the world. More fast food facts.
Different parts of the world have their own local cuisine. The diets and general food habits of various cultures depend on social, religious, economic and safety factors as well as the availability of different foods.
- Examples of food and cuisine that are popular or famous in certain areas of the world include hummus in the Middle East, apple pie in the USA, raw fish in Japan, cheese in France, roast meat and vegetables in England, curry in India and tortillas in Mexico.
- There are around 2000 different plant types that humans use to cultivate food.
- Examples of popular vegetables include lettuce, carrots, asparagus, cauliflower, broccoli, spinach, potatoes and onions.
- Cutting onions releases a gas which causes a stinging sensation when it comes into contact with your eyes. Your body produces tears to dilute the irritant and remove it from your eyes.
- China is the largest producer of garlic, producing over 10 million tons in 2008 and accounting for over 75% of world output.
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