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Raw horse meat might not be your thing, but it’s a popular delicacy in some parts of Japan, like the castle town of Kumamoto. Whilst now considered a rather posh indulgence, the practice of consuming horse meat actually came about when the city was under siege. The trapped inhabitants ran out of other food, so had to turn on their beloved horses.
London cab drivers have to study street names and local maps for several years to pass exams which require them to drive through London without a navigator or map. They are also expected to memorize street names, landmarks and popular places.
Only then, are they licensed to get behind the wheel of one of the world’s most iconic taxis. Here sat-navs are a beacon of shame; cabbies are expected to learn around 320 popular routes through 25,000 streets, memorizing 20,000 landmarks and popular spots off by heart, to navigate London’s neighborhoods map-free.
Even if you’re not allergic to peanuts, the tasty legumes can cause you trouble. There’s a medical condition called archibutyrophobia – the oddly specific fear of getting peanut butter stuck to your palate. It’s rather uncommon, though, judging from the fact that US Americans spend $800 million annually on the creamy delight...
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Raw horse meat might not be your thing, but it’s a popular delicacy in some parts of Japan, like the castle town of Kumamoto. Whilst now considered a rather posh indulgence, the practice of consuming horse meat actually came about when the city was under siege. The trapped inhabitants ran out of other food, so had to turn on their beloved horses.
London cab drivers have to study street names and local maps for several years to pass exams which require them to drive through London without a navigator or map. They are also expected to memorize street names, landmarks and popular places.
Only then, are they licensed to get behind the wheel of one of the world’s most iconic taxis. Here sat-navs are a beacon of shame; cabbies are expected to learn around 320 popular routes through 25,000 streets, memorizing 20,000 landmarks and popular spots off by heart, to navigate London’s neighborhoods map-free.
Even if you’re not allergic to peanuts, the tasty legumes can cause you trouble. There’s a medical condition called archibutyrophobia – the oddly specific fear of getting peanut butter stuck to your palate. It’s rather uncommon, though, judging from the fact that US Americans spend $800 million annually on the creamy delight...
Caffeinated Butterfingers were once also candy bars! In 2009, Butterfinger debuted Butterfinger Buzz, a candy bar which contained 80 milligrams of caffeine (the equivalent of a can of Red Bull). That would have sent your head into a spin! But the product was discontinued because it wasn’t popular.
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