🧠 The Daily Fact #35

Peanuts aren’t actually nuts—they’re legumes! Unlike true nuts, which grow on trees, peanuts develop underground as part of the bean and lentil family. This botanical misclassification often surprises people, especially since peanuts share many characteristics with tree nuts. Their underground growth process also makes them unique among common snack foods. Despite the name confusion, peanuts remain one of the most popular and protein-rich foods worldwide, starring in everything from peanut butter to Thai cuisine.