Video - Fascinating Food Facts Through History

Did you know that in the 18th century, pineapples were so expensive that people would rent them as party decorations? And get this, in the Victorian era, folks believed that tomatoes were poisonous because their acidity would leach lead from pewter plates! Talk about a killer salad! Oh, and here's a spicy one: medieval chefs used to add gold leaf to dishes to impress guests. Imagine pooping gold! But wait, there's more—back in ancient Rome, they used a fish sauce called garum, made from fermented fish guts. Yum? So, what's the weirdest food fact you've ever heard? Let us know in the comments!