Why onions make you cry and other food mysteries solved
Culinary conundrums
Ever wondered why shrimps turn pink when cooked, or why bananas ripen everything in your fruit bowl? How about why chopping onions makes you cry? Read on for the answers to all those “I wonder why” questions about your favorite foods.
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