The chocolate river made of real chocolate

The chocolate river in the movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory was made of real chocolate. It contained 150,000 gallons of water mixed with chocolate and cream. Because it was real, it ended up smelling really bad at the set.

A handful of raisins!

Store aisles are packed with sports chews that promise to enhance athletic performance, but there’s a simple, cost-effective, whole-food alternative. Raisins are a gift from Mother Nature to runners, thanks to their carbohydrate and glucose content, which are both sources of quick energy. According to a study in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, noshing on raisins and drinking water improved running performance.

How professional taste-testers eat ice cream

Believe it or not, ice cream testers use gold spoons for tasting the product instead of regular spoons. Gold eliminates even the slightest “after-taste” that can be caused by the metal or plastic from regular spoons.

Apples give you more energy than coffee

The coffee snobs may not don’t want to believe it, but it’s true. If you’re ever a little low on energy during the afternoon, then consider munching on an apple instead of buying another cup of coffee. Thanks to its high carbohydrate, fiber, vitamin C and mineral content, eating apples are the perfect (and healthy) option to help you stay energised all day.

Published in Dawn, Young World, April 22nd, 2023