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During Medieval times dentures were made of corn kernels. The wealthy could afford yellow corn, while the poor had to settle for multicolored maize.
Consequently, hot foods affected the dentures. And that’s how popcorn was discovered.
Another Fun Fact from Mr. Science.
Jesus not just walked on water, he crossed the Atlantic Ocean to the New World.
Mormons were right. Jesus did appear in the U.S., specifically Cleveland, Ohio.
Another Fun Fact from Mr. Science.
Christopher Columbus believed the world was flat. His mission was to sail off the edge of the world, and land on the moon.
During his journey, 2 of his other ships fell victim to giant lobsters and giant clams.
Rather than the moon, Columbus landed in Indiana, where he started the world’s first mini-mart, which we know today as Walmart.
Another Fun Fact from Mr. Science.
Not to be outdone by his older brother Moses, who parted the Atlantic Ocean using a giant bread stick, Marvin sliced a sandwich into four pieces.
And that’s how the club sandwich was invented.
Another Fun Fact from Mr. Science.
Artificial wigs are made from “phloem”, also known as banana strings.
Hence, the popular phrase: “Mmmm, your hair smells like banana.”
Another Fun Fact from Mr. Science.
In ancient times, salt was used as a form of payment, and pepper was used as an IOU.
Horse manure was the annual tax refund.
Another Fun Fact from Mr. Science.