honey

Honey is said not to spoil because it has a high sugar content, contains little moisture that would promote bacterial growth, and also has antibacterial properties.

fruit

The fruit—more precisely called an achene—and the surrounding red part is a thickened stem known as the receptacle.

salmon roe

In Russia, all kinds of fish roe are called “ikra.”

miso

In Japanese cooking, the “sa-shi-su-se-so” mnemonic stands for sugar, salt, vinegar, soy sauce, and miso, respectively. It is said that adding seasonings in this order yields the best results.

avocado

It’s called this because the flesh contains about 18% fat and has roughly the same calories as a bowl of rice.

Alaska pollock

Alaska pollock is often used for surimi products, but its flesh and milt are also said to be delicious.

even number

Because the part that later becomes the fruit splits into two during its growth, it will always be an even number. Also, the number of silks and the number of kernels are the same.

ice cream headache

By eating slowly, you can prevent this headache.

Because it's poisonous.

Because eel blood contains a toxin, it must be heated to at least 60°C (140°F) for more than 5 minutes before eating.

cabbage

In French, cabbage is called “chou.” It’s said that cream puffs were given this name because their shape resembled a cabbage.