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11 Jan 2026

Food Pyramid To Clip Diabetes

Here’s a story about why we have had a food pyramid in the United States since the 1990s that led to skyrocketing diabetes. One of the lesser-known influences behind those guidelines comes from a small Christian denomination, and its role is rarely discussed.

This is news now because there is a new food pyramid in town! The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, along with the Department of Agriculture, rolled out a new food pyramid. Here’s more from Natali Morris on Redacted News.

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21 Dec 2019

The Geography of Fruits

Contrary to popular belief, many of our favorite fruits originated in entirely different landscapes and climates. Today, Southeast Asia and the Middle East are where a lot of our favorites originated, while China is the greatest producer of fruits. Atlas Pro lays out the geography and history of these delicacies..

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12 Aug 2014

The Right Way to Eat Fruit

If you love fruit, chances are you’re eating your orange or mango the wrong way. The following demonstration shows you how to eat six popular fruits the correct way in this unusual edition of BuzzFeedBlue. Get more of the lighter side of side here on LOL in a brand new installment next Tuesday.

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24 Feb 2013

The Drunken Birds of Spring

As spring approaches, we anticipate the fluttering butterflies and the capering baby lambs, but we can also expect to see some birds hammered out of their minds in the trees, and perhaps rolling on the ground. In most cases, says Hank Green, these birds have overindulged in the fermented berries and other fruits that froze during the winter and are now thawing – proving an irresistible treat for many kinds of birds. H/T The SciShow

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