Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
1. Corned beef is named for the large grains of rock salt . . . also called “corns” of salt . . . that are used to treat the meat.
2. In the 1830s, ketchup was turned into pills and sold as a medicine to treat indigestion and diarrhea.
3. Costco’s $1.50 hot dog-and-soda combo is so popular that Costcos around the country serve 100 million hot dogs a year . . . that’s four times more hot dogs than all of the Major League Baseball stadiums combined.
4. Jack-‘o-lanterns originated in Ireland . . . but instead of pumpkins, they used to be carved out of turnips, potatoes, and large beets.
5. The plural of barista is baristi.
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