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23 Incredibly Disturbing Facts About Common Products

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Most of the “champagne” sold in the US, is not champagne.

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If the cole slaw they served you at the diner tastes really good, it’s likely several days old. Cole slaw tastes like shit when it’s first made and gets better as that 5 gallon bucket of mayo works its magic over a few days.

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In the USA, most of the chicken and eggs that you buy from the grocery store have been bleached. By most I mean well over 95%. Even some of the so called “organic” ones have it as well.

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Using mineral oil (a petroleum derivative) in salad dressing was ‘a thing’ in the 40’s*, and apparently it’s making a comeback. It’s not recommended by doctors, however, since it’s a pretty good laxative and can leach out fat-soluble vitamins from your intestines.

Written by Alex Cogen

Alex is a New Yorker currently living in Austin. She loves cats, grass, and latex but unfortunately is allergic to all 3. She makes mom and dad jokes more than she cares to admit (jk she'll admit it loud and proud). She isn't as funny as she thinks she is. She is the founder of thelazygurl.com.