Everyday little questions! Surprisingly unknown, fascinating trivia from around us

Deputy Editor of RAG MUSICsasashina
Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

The little “why?” questions we suddenly feel in everyday life.

The sights we casually look at, the sounds we hear, and the things we use might hide unexpected meanings and fascinating facts.

So why not use this article to unravel together the mysteries and little-known trivia hiding all around us? There are surprisingly many things that feel so obvious that, when asked, we can’t actually explain them! Welcome to a world of trivia that will make you say “Huh, interesting!” over and over—and give you fun tidbits you’ll want to share with others.

Everyday Little Questions! Surprisingly Unknown Fun Trivia Around Us (11–20)

Why can gold leaf be eaten?

Gold leaf adds a touch of luxury to all kinds of foods.

You may have wondered why it’s edible.

Records show that gold leaf was used as a medicine as far back as the Nara period, and the tradition of using it in cuisine has a long history.

Originally, heavy, rigid gold is thinned by master artisans using traditional techniques to as fine as one ten-thousandth of a millimeter, becoming so delicate it can flutter with a breath.

Gold leaf is also one of the food additives approved by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

Because gold does not dissolve in anything and passes through the body without being absorbed, it can be safely eaten by everyone from children to the elderly.

Let’s cherish this beautiful Japanese tradition that has been handed down through the generations.

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In conclusion

A collection of intriguing facts that make you want to exclaim, “I see!” Perhaps some of your everyday questions were solved in this very moment. The joy of discoveries like these is the true pleasure of learning. Let them inspire you to reexamine the world from a fresh perspective, and try putting them to use in your daily life.