How Canada convinced the world to eat engine lubricant Canola is one of the world's most popular edible oils, but 50 years ago you would have found it only in mechanics' shops

Holy shit, an actual source material post. First one ever, Storm. Way to go

It was a semi interesting fact too.

Although it’s a bit of misdirection to say “canola” is one of the oldest oils. Rapeseed oil is old, and it’s just oil from turnip/cabbage/mustard plants (all the same plant family). The edible “canola” version is more recent, made specifically for eating.