Who Made It?

Chocolate was a staple for Napoleon, especially during military campaigns. It is said he relied on the sweet treat when he needed a boost in energy, especially when it came to strategizing against the enemy.

This is pretty cool. Scientists in Germany have concluded that peanut butter can be turned into diamonds because it is so rich in carbon. All one would have to do is extract the oxygen from the carbon dioxide and then apply immense pressure on the carbon left behind. And then voila! Diamonds!

Mistletoe has such a romantic reputation, but did you know the plant is actually toxic to humans? It’s also a pest that spreads around the branches of infected trees and can impede their growth or even destroy them. Also, its name derives from the Anglo-Saxon term for ‘dung twig’...