10 Facts about Rice

The world population gets 20% of its dietary energy from rice. This explains why rice is a staple food.
Naturally, there are rice varieties of different colours. There are purple rice (a.k.a black rice), white rice, brown rice and red rice. Read this: Rice – A Colourful Grain
Phosop, Inari, and Dewie Srie are Rice Gods of different Asian cultures.
Samurai in Japan were paid with rice instead of money.
Worldwide, 162.3 million hectares of land is allocated for rice production.
Arroz con Pollo is a term originating from Portugal or Spain. It means rice with chicken. Hainanese chicken rice, Arabian kabsa and chicken briyani are also Arroz con Pollo!
Rice is a naturally gluten free food.
Congee is a synonym for rice porridge. If there is nothing for breakfast at home, boil the overnight-left rice with some broth and vegetables for a hearty breakfast!
Rice can save your electronic device. If your cellphone accidentally falls into water, take it out immediately and place it in a pile of rice to absorb the moist.
Cooked rice expands at least thrice its original weight.