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Weird but true! FOOD from National Geographic Kids
Weird but true! FOOD:
300 bite-size facts about incredible edibles!
by National Geographic Kids
(National Geographic Children’s Books; $7.99, Ages 8-12)
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It’s very easy to understand the ongoing popularity of the Weird But True! fact-filled paperback book series. They’re inexpensive, portable, packed with fab photos, and are always excellent entertainment. Likely “weird” is a word you hear often at home from your 8-12 year olds, so why not give them this book to help them refocus their energy onto things genuinely incredible or unusual.
Here are some facts I found fascinating, funny and/or very WEIRD:
1. Mycophobia is the fear of mushrooms. Use that next time you play hangman!
2. The Carolina Reaper is the world’s hottest chili pepper.
3. Breakfast waffles inspired the co-founder of Nike to put a bumpy tread on running shoes.
4. Los Angeles recently passed a resolution encouraging people not to eat meat on Mondays. I live in L.A. and didn’t even know about this one!
5. On the International Space Station 93 percent of the astronaut’s sweat and urine is recycled into drinking water.
Consider giving your tween a copy of Weird but true! Food as an alternative to electronics. It’s educational, interesting, and a great way to amuse friends. How many of us can honestly say we knew that the Ancient Egyptians “ate ham and eggs for breakfast more than 3,000 years ago,” or that it takes “about 350 squirts from a cow’s udder to make one gallon of milk?” Udderly weird but true, and that’s okay! In fact, did you know that “okay” is the most understood word in the world? Yep, but you’ll have to pick up a copy of Weird but true! Food: 300 bite-size facts about incredible edibles! to find out the second most understood word.
Click here for the Kids’ National Geographic website for games, videos and more.
– Reviewed by Ronna Mandel
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I don’t know any, but my girl would love to read this and find out!
As you can see from the other comments, it’s a fascinating topic. Thanks for stopping by, Karen.
Did you know that turmeric is a spice sitting on your shelf that can be added to virtually any recipe and has numerous health benefits?
Good to know, Barbara! I take it daily in capsule form, but never thought of putting it in food.
honey if stored correctly can last indefinitely. it was found in an Egyptian tomb and was still edible!
So good to know about honey. My son has a classmate who keeps bees and his honey is fantastic but it never lasts because we finish it so quickly.
Not a real food fact, but the strangest food I ever tried was natto! And I didn’t like it!
As far as “strange” foods, I grow my own sprouts and make my own kombucha 🙂
You had me at natto, Marysa!!