In the video today, we're looking at the twisting, turning, tale of Dr. Pepper and the real story behind it and what's in it. Next up, who invented toast, whether sodium actually raises blood pressure, why cashews are not sold to consumers in their shells and a variety of other interesting food related facts and stories. For the full list, check out the chapter markers below:
0:00 Who Invented Dr. Pepper?
25:31 Who Invented Toast
33:16 Fact or Myth: Sodium Raises Blood Pressure
41:59 Why Cashews are Not Sold to Consumers in Their Shells and Why Pistachios Used to Be Dyed Red
43:13 The Accidental Discovery of Saccharin, and the Truth About Whether Saccharin is Bad for You
50:06 The Origin of Competitive Eating Contests
1:05:11 Why Teachers are Associated with and Traditionally Given Apples
1:10:07 What Makes Peanut Butter Sticky?
1:13:23 The Difference Between Fruits and Vegetables
1:17:13 Why Salt Preserves Meat
1:20:59 Why Buffalo Wings Are Called That
1:25:53 Ketchup or Catsup?
1:30:23 The Difference Between Green and Black Tea
1:32:32 Why is Cottage Cheese Called That?
1:37:37 The Original Uber Eats India’s Amazing Near Century and a Half Old Dabbawala
1:48:16 Why One Bad Apple Spoils a Bunch
1:51:17 Graham Crackers Were Originally Meant to Be Part of a Diet Thought to Curb Sexual Urges
1:56:59 Grape-Nuts Contain Neither Grapes Nor Nuts
2:01:36 Why Seaweed is Sometimes Used in the Making of Ice Cream
2:06:14 The Fruit That Tastes Like Chocolate Pudding
2:12:43 Why Does the Yolk of an Overcooked Hard-Boiled Egg Turn Green?