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Who knew cup sizes could vary so much related on your country of birth, and what does this have to do with the average woman (or man) who likes to spend a lot of time in the kitchen?

Well, it may not mean anything to some, but for those of us who dabble in international recipes it can make a world (no pun intended) of difference!

It seems that when it comes down to one of the oldest jobs in the book, cooking, baking measurements are not always as obvious as they seem.

Most recipes involves measures involving a cup of this or a cup of that, but just whose cups are we talking about? It seems one person's cup may be different to that of another's, particularly if you are switching between US, UK, Japanese and Australian recipes.

* In the U.S., one cup (8 fluid ounces) = 237 millilitres

* In the U.K., one cup = 227 millilitres, or .96 U.S. cups

* In Australia, N.Z. & Canada, one cup = 250 millilitres

* In Japan, one cup = 200 millilitres.

As for converting these cups correctly, see for yourself below.

Using Australian cups in order to make 1 US cup means measuring out an Australian 3/4 cup and adding 2 tablespoons and 1 dessert spoon.

Using UK cups in order to make 1 US cup means measuring out a UK 3/4 cup and adding 2 dessert spoons.

Confused? But it may explain why trying recipes off the internet don't always work out quite as hoped for.

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IT FELL From The SKY! MEAT!!!

July 3rd 2008 10:15

All sorts of strange and bizarre items have fallen from the sky in the past, but how would you feel if a lump of fresh meat landed in your lap?

In 1851 soldiers at a base out near San Francisco were practising drills when they were hit by blood and pieces of meat, from a cloudless sky.
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Brain Tacos & Other Weird Foods.

June 24th 2008 12:15

Ever experienced the tantalising sensation of Brain Tacos on your tongue?

Why ever not, begs the question?
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UnRhymable Words

February 25th 2008 10:37

There are some words in the English language for which there is absolutely no rhyming counterpart. you might think that I'm talking about some obscure word in the dictionary like agathokakological. But no, I'm actually talking about common, every day, garden variety, words.

Try as you might, there is not a single word that rhymes with either:
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SQUIRRELLY Interesting Squirrel Facts!!

November 16th 2007 09:16

Grey squirrels have been known to build nests in many unusual places, such as in cars, chimney's, barbecue grills and under porches rather than in the more cosy household attic.

A squirrel's brain is about the size of a walnut.
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BANANA PEELS - SLIPPERY Little Suckers!!

November 14th 2007 10:09

Banana peels - touted all over the world as being slippery little suckers. Old wives tale or just another cliche?

Up until now, that's pretty much what I had thought and that the most fun you could have with bananas (aside from any dirty-minded thoughts) was throwing old, rotten bananas into ceiling fans. Don't believe me on that one either.......well as it happens, an entire class in my high school was given detention many years ago for that one....
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CALLING ALL INSOMNIACS!!!

November 12th 2007 11:16

To insomniacs one and all, you're not alone. Even some of the rich and famous have suffered throughout these tiring times, with a variety of interesting methods used to combat this sleep-deprived state.

1. W.C. Fields would sometimes stretch out in a barber's chair, complete with barbers towels to nod off.
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Food Definitions and Differences UK-USA-Australia!

September 26th 2007 10:51

You might think the English language to be the same world over in English speaking countries, but not so.

The range of variations is quite wide between say Australian English, British English and American English.
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WEIRD Ancient History Facts & Customs!

August 10th 2007 00:35

In Ancient Peru, when a woman found an 'ugly' potato, it was the custom for her to push it into the face of the nearest man.

The streets of ancient Mesopotamia became literally knee-deep in rubbish. they had not put a proper rubbish removal system in place and this was the result.
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BEER For Your BEST FRIEND!

July 14th 2007 00:25

Here's the beer really designed for your best friend. However you may not be thinking of the same type of best friend as this beer company is. That's because this beer isn't designed for the friend of the 2-legged variety, but the 4-legged variety.

Kwispelbier - Beer for Dogs
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Morning Thunder, The Facts On FLATULENCE

July 6th 2007 00:25

We all do it! There are those who will deny it, but even dead people fart!

Fifteen Flatulent Facts:
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Rare And Interesting Facts!

July 3rd 2007 00:25

A full seven percent of the entire Irish barley crop goes to the production of Guinness beer.

Dartboards are made out of horsehairs.
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Fad DIETS - How Many Can You Name?

June 28th 2007 02:34

Many people are overly obsessed about losing weight and going on diets.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying it's a bad thing, there are some people who genuinely do need help with losing some of those unwanted pounds, but with so many different diet types around that come and go at the same rate as fashion, it does make you wonder about what really works.

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A BREATH Of FRESH AIR Is ALL You REALLY Need!

June 25th 2007 00:30

Fond of fresh air? How would you like to live solely on it's substance? Try joining the Breatharian Club!

A Breatharian is someone whose diet, if you can call it that, involves eating and drinking in nothing but fresh air. No food is consumed as Breatharians claim that they are sustained by 'light energy/prana' alone.
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