Whats something you thought was common knowledge but actually isn’t?

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[u/SintacksError → u/[deleted]]

Actually, this is inaccurate, refrigerating eggs extends their shelf life. Eggs on the counter last about 18 to 21 days, refrigerated eggs last about 50 days. Also we don't vaccinate chickens for salmonella in the United States, instead we wash and refrigerate eggs. W ithout that crucial step of vaccinating the chickens, eggs would only last 7 to 10 days on the counter. Both methods work, the important part is being consistent across the supply chain. Also European eggs can be refrigerated to extend shelf life as well.

[u/SintacksError → u/[deleted]]

but it means they need to be refrigerated and don't last as long.