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There are actually three different words that botanists use for sharp things on plants: thorns, spines, and prickles. Thorns, spines, and prickles help protect plants from animals. However, some animals have evolved, developing long tongues, to reach past these sharp things and feed on the leaves of the plant.

Even if you’re not allergic to peanuts, the tasty legumes can cause you trouble. There’s a medical condition called arachibutyrophobia – 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...

Churros used to be the size of a bread stick and they are served for breakfast. They are typically fried until they become crunchy and then sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon. They’ve had a controversial history and some say they originated in China – the churros we know today have taken many shapes and forms, but they are certainly European.