- There are two main types of peaches—clingstone and freestone. The names are quite literal. The flesh of a clingstone “clings” to the pit (or stone), while the freestone kind, you guessed it, pulls away from the pit “freely.”
- While definitely a fruit, peaches are actually members of the rose family.
- Peaches hail from China, where they have been cultivated since 1,000 BC.
- In China, the peach tree is thought of as the tree of life, and peaches are symbolic of immortality and unity.
- Peaches are good sources of fiber and vitamins A, B and C.
- According to a 2015 study from the University of Reading, chewing gum can help you get an annoying song out of your head.
- Chewing gum while cutting an onion can help you stop your eyes from watering.
- Contrary to what your mother told you, swallowing gum will not cause a gum build-up in your stomach. However, it will take a few days to pass through.
- The three most common flavors of gum are peppermint, spearmint and cinnamon.
- Excess gum chewing can lead to temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ. Like any muscle or joint, overuse of those associated with chewing can lead to pain and problems.
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