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Kimchi was first invented because there were no refrigerators.
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Back then, Korean restaurants in New York were penalized for having kimchi out in room temperature during the fermentation process.
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Kimchi was sent into space.
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Refrigerators dedicated to just kimchi are a norm in Korean households
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Kimchi slows down the aging process because it is rich in anti-oxidants.
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Kimchi has more bacteria than yogurt. Don't worry, it's healthy bacteria.
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An average Korean consumes around 40 pounds of kimchi a year.
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In the right conditions, kimchi can last up to 3 years
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There is a ''kimchi war'' between Korea and China. China has been slowly taking Korea's market share as they can produce kimchi more efficiently.
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There are over documented 150 types of kimchi.
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Koreans say ''kimchiiiiiiiiii'' when they take photos
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