8 Weird Facts About Coffee

Once we reach a certain point in life, we stop functioning without a proper intake of coffee. No one thinks it tastes particularly good, but we still drink tons of it because the caffeine in it keeps us going. We just keep doing it and never question this nectar of the Gods that has been given to us.

That said, there’s still a few things you and I could learn about coffee. Let’s dive deep into the freshly ground beans of weirdness and find out what coffee has to offer for us.

Only Oil is Traded More

Nope, I didn’t make that up or make a typo. Apart from crude oil, coffee (and more specifically coffee beans) is the most traded substance in the world.

Cream Makes Coffee Stay Warm Longer

In fact, coffee stays warm up to 20% longer if you add cream to it. That’s a pretty significant amount, isn’t it?

Mecca Banned Coffee

The city of Mecca banned coffee back in the 16th century because they claimed it promoted radical thinking.