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### **7. You Can Clean Your Microwave with Lemon**
Let’s face it, cleaning a microwave is one of those chores that many of us put off until it’s absolutely necessary. But I had no idea that a simple lemon could make the job easier!
**How to clean it:** Cut a lemon in half, place the halves in a microwave-safe bowl of water, and microwave the mixture for 3-5 minutes. The steam will loosen any built-up food splatters, and the lemon’s natural acidity will make wiping the microwave down a breeze.
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### **8. Tomatoes Are Actually Fruits, Not Vegetables**
Here’s another fruit vs. vegetable twist for you: Tomatoes are technically fruits, not vegetables! Scientifically, a fruit is the mature ovary of a flowering plant and contains seeds. Since tomatoes fit this definition, they belong in the fruit category. However, in cooking, they’re usually treated as vegetables because of their savory flavor.
**A fun fact:** The U.S. Supreme Court even ruled in 1893 that tomatoes should be taxed as vegetables, not fruits, because they’re often used in savory dishes rather than sweet ones!
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### **9. You Can Use Toothpaste to Clean More Than Just Teeth**
Toothpaste is one of those handy products that most people keep in their bathrooms, but I had no idea that it could be used for more than just brushing your teeth! Toothpaste works as an excellent cleaning agent for a variety of surfaces. For instance, it can help remove scuff marks from shoes, clean foggy headlights on your car, and even restore the shine to silver jewelry.
**How to use it:** Simply apply a small amount of toothpaste to the surface, rub with a soft cloth, and wipe clean for quick, effective results.
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### **10. The Color of Your Yolk Reflects a Chicken’s Diet**
I always thought that eggs with dark, golden yolks were healthier than those with paler yolks. While there are health benefits to pasture-raised eggs, the color of the yolk actually has more to do with the chicken’s diet than its nutritional content.
**Fun fact:** Hens that eat a diet rich in yellow-orange plant pigments (like marigold petals) will produce eggs with darker yolks. So, a rich, golden yolk doesn’t necessarily mean the egg is healthier, but it does indicate that the chicken had access to a nutritious diet!
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### **Final Thoughts: A World of Surprises**
We interact with so many things every day that we take for granted, but once we take a closer look, we realize there’s so much we didn’t know! From quirky kitchen tricks to surprising science facts, it’s fun to keep learning and discovering new things about the world around us. Whether you’re impressing friends with your newfound knowledge or just marveling at how much there is to learn, the next time something surprises you, remember: *I had no idea!*
