Fun Fact: Kolhapur was a princely state ruled by the Bhonsle dynasty, and the spiciness and boldness of their cuisine are associated with the royal Marathi kitchens.
Fun Fact: The most important of all holiday drinks- the eggnog- is believed to have derived from the 14th-century English drink, "posset," a mixture of hot milk curdled with wine or ale and usually spiced.
Fun Fact: A 106-year-old fruitcake discovered in 2017 by the Antarctic Heritage Trust was described as in "excellent condition" and "almost" edible.
Fun Fact: During Bengali weddings, the groom's family has to gift fish to the bride's family because they symbolise good luck and well-being.
Fun Fact: As much as 40% of the entire world's varieties of freshwater fish are to be found in the Amazon River basin.
Fun Fact: The United States imports more saltwater fish than any other country in the world, most of which are for aquarium use.
Fun Fact: The churro originated in ancient China as a savoury fried snack, called a youtiao.
Fun Fact: The method of cooking meat on a skewer originates in prehistorical times, as long as a million years ago when early humans started cooking with fire.
Fun Fact: Hyderabadi Biryani has been popularised by Kacche Gosht Ki Biryani, which is made with raw, marinated mutton cooked in between the layers of rice.
Fun Fact: In the North East of India, rice is known by various names such as khautek, porok amin, ekayi, tongtep, etc.
Fun Fact: The word 'halwa' comes from the Arabic word 'Hulw', which means sweet.
Fun Fact: The average number of calories consumed on Thanksgiving is 4,500.
Fun Fact: Vegetarian food of Kerala is generally milder in taste compared to non-vegetarian food which is prepared using several spices.
Fun Fact: Meat has traditionally been eaten on Thursdays, the first day of the Islamic weekend. In the old days, meat was eaten rarely, mostly during festivals and important occasions.
Fun Fact: Thai food is mostly consumed with a spoon and a fork rather than chopsticks.
Fun Fact: Very distinct from native white and brown shrimp, tiger prawns have black and white banding on their tails.
The Ministry of Education is hosting a quiz contest called "The Goodness Of Millets Quiz
Fun Fact: The Mediterranean diet is said to be effective in helping to ward off cardiovascular disease, heart attacks, stroke, and even premature death.
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