The expression cooked "al dente" means "to the tooth." What this means is that the pasta should be somewhat firm, and offer some resistance to the tooth, but should also be tender.

Pepsi got its name from the ingredient pepsin, which is said to aid in digestion, however, it is not known.

The first owner of the Marlboro Company, Wayne McLaren, died of lung cancer.

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