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Tuesday, 11 November 2025
15 facts about french fries
15 facts about french fries
Not so French after all
It is not known where the fries come from. Some say from France, others, Belgium. Whatever the truth, one thing is certain–they are delicious, and pro ...

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Hot dog
The longest hot dog was prepared in the town of Flensburg, Germany, in 2017. It was 218,7 meters long.
After taking measurements, the hot dog was cut into smaller sections and distributed among spectators. Because of its length, they consumed approximately 8 meters of the dish, leaving 210 untouched.
Beer
Bavaria’s Weihenstephan Abbey is believed to be the oldest continuously operating brewery.
The abbey itself has been in existence since around 720, and from the very beginning, the monks livi ...
Maple syrup
The first evaporator for heating and thickening maple sap was patented in 1858.
This evaporator has been repeatedly improved to speed up the evaporation process. The following year ...
Kombucha
The most common bacteria found in kombucha are those of the Acetobacter and Gluconobacter species.
The primary strain in kombucha is Gluconacetobacter xylinus, which synthesizes cellulose. The most c ...
Mozzarella
Buffalo milk contains more lactose than cow's milk.
However, it is sometimes better tolerated by people who are intolerant to this sugar. Due to its min ...
Sushi
In its early stages, it was not a dish, but a way of preserving food.
Inland Asians discovered that cooked rice would ferment and become sour, which would prolong the fre ...
Cheddar
Since it is produced in many countries of the world, its composition and nutritional values may vary.
It is difficult to clearly define its parameters, but in 100 grams you will find about 400 calories, 30 grams of fat, 28 grams of protein and trace amounts of carbohydrates.
French fries
International French Fries Day is celebrated on the 13th of July.
Pizza
The art of making Neapolitan pizza was included on the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage in 2017.
Honey
Due to its composition and chemical properties, honey is suitable for long-term storage.
The long storage life of honey is attributed to an enzyme found in the bees’ stomachs. The bees mix ...