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Apr 08, 2007 -
I hope that nobody minds my tiny obsession with useless knowledge concerning statistics and facts about food and holidays. I happen to think that knowing a plethora of nonsensical information is an incredibly fun conversation starter, especially in awkward or uncomfortable moments. Although DearSugar may not approve, I'm all for avoiding horrid questions by quickly changing the subject.
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Jan 18, 2007 -
You buy potatoes. You store potatoes. You forget you have potatoes.
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Dec 24, 2006 -
Everyone will most likely be seeing extended family members within the next couple of days and there is bound to be one of those inevitable uncomfortable moments when you find yourself suddenly put on the spot. Have no fear Sugar reader! I've compiled a list of fun food facts for you to keep as your secret weapon and bust out in just such moments.
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Sep 14, 2009 -
One of my favorite specials on the Food Network is Chefography, an hour-long show that details the life of one of the network's celebrity chefs. It's fascinating to learn about their background, personal life, and how they got their start in the food industry. However, not all the chefs have been featured on Chefography.
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Nov 05, 2009 -
Following last week's case in Oregon where vets confirmed the first H1N1 transmission between a human and a pet ferret, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has confirmed that a 13-year-old, indoor-only cat in Iowa in fact has swine flu.
While it's uncommon for flu viruses (like the H3N8 for dogs) to jump between species, doctors at Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center at Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine performed two sets of tests to find the feline was in fact infected. According to her owners, they had been sick with flu-like symptoms before noticing the cat was ill and, until recently, there was no reason to think cats could catch the 2009 swine flu.
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Nov 03, 2009 -
It's true that Thanksgiving's just around the corner, but there's another important holiday that needs to be addressed. For all those who don't know, National Sandwich Day is happening right this moment! On Nov.
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Nov 03, 2009 -
Kate Hudson is looking super fit and toned as she stars on the front cover of December's issue of Elle magazine! She talked to them exclusively about a range of subjects from her upbringing, to her rumoured engagement and her thoughts on cosmetic surgery. Here's some extracts from her interview:
- On boys: "I sometimes feel like when you’re talking to boys, they just hear certain keywords.
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Mar 03, 2009 -
Tyler Florence — best known for his approachable recipes, affable demeanor, and, of course, strapping good looks — turns 38 today. To honor the Food Network host, cookbook author, and celebrity chef (who was just spotted at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival) I've put together a quiz full of TyFlo fun facts. What do you know about the charismatic food figure?
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Jan 19, 2009 -
I had such a fabulous time putting together my last food trivia quiz that I decided to do another one.
It's jam packed with fun facts from the trivia game Foodie Fight. What are you waiting for?
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Oct 16, 2007 -
Today is World Food Day, an event that aims to heighten public awareness of the international hunger epidemic. Created in 1979 by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, World Food Day is celebrated in over 150 countries.
To commemorate the day, I've put together a quiz with fun food facts from countries all over the world.
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