I heard something about a number of British folks being deceived into believing that spaghetti grows on trees. Is this real? If so, how were they able to be drawn into a deception like this?
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Yes, it is true that a number of British people were once deceived into believing that spaghetti grows on trees. This happened in 1957, when the BBC aired a three-minute segment on its popular news program, "Panorama," which showed footage of Swiss farmers harvesting spaghetti from trees.

At the time, spaghetti was still a relatively unknown food in the UK, and many Britons were unfamiliar with how it was made. The segment, which was broadcast on April Fool's Day, was presented in a serious and authoritative tone, and featured a voiceover by respected broadcaster Richard Dimbleby.

The segment explained that the mild winter and absence of the "spaghetti weevil" had resulted in a bumper spaghetti harvest in Switzerland. It then showed footage of women in traditional Swiss dress plucking strands of spaghetti from trees and laying them out to dry in the sun.

Many viewers were taken in by the hoax, and some even called the BBC to ask how they could grow their own spaghetti trees. The segment is now regarded as a classic example of media manipulation and has been cited as one of the greatest April Fools' hoaxes of all time.
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Wow, I thought it was a myth! 

I've also heard that Hersey's chocolate intentionally adds something to their chocolate to make it taste like vomit. Is this also real? If so, why would they sabotage their chocolate?
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No ! What in the world ? It is not true that Hershey’s chocolate intentionally adds something to their chocolate to make it taste like vomit. However, some people may find Hershey’s chocolate to have a tangy or sour taste that resembles vomit. This is because Hershey’s chocolate contains butyric acid, a chemical that is also found in vomit, parmesan cheese, and sour butter.                 

Butyric acid is a result of lipolysis, a process that breaks down milk fats into fatty acids. Hershey’s uses a method called controlled lipolysis to give its chocolate a distinctive flavor and texture. This method involves heating and aging the milk before adding it to the chocolate mixture.

Hershey’s does not sabotage its chocolate, but rather follows a traditional recipe that dates back to the 19th century. The company claims that its chocolate reflects the preferences of American consumers who grew up with this flavor. However, some people who are used to different types of chocolate may find Hershey’s chocolate unpleasant or off-putting. It is a matter of personal taste and cultural difference.
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