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Thursday, 1 October 2026
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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Sushi
It was a Japanese chef, Hanaya Yohei, who popularized hand-pressed vinegared rice rolls.
He served his invention at his shop in Ryōgoku around 1824.
Cheddar
The record holder in terms of size and weight is the 1989 Cheddar.
The cheese was made in the state of Oregon and weighed 25,790 kg (56,857 lb).
Parmesan
The origins of Parmesan cheese production date back to the 12th century.
It is believed that medieval Benedictine and Cistercian monks from Parma were the originators of the ...
Kombucha
As early as around 221-206 BC, kombucha began to be drunk in China, a country where traditional medicine is practiced.
This was during the reign of the Jin Dynasty. Kombucha at that time was called the Elixir of Eternal Life or the Tea of Immortality.
Coffee
The first coffee plantations in Brazil were established in 1719.
The Portuguese stole coffee seedlings from Guyana and established plantations in Brazil, making coff ...
Mozzarella
The most valued variety of mozzarella - mozzarella di bufala campana - is made from buffalo milk.
This cheese is produced in designated areas of the regions: Campania, Lazio, Apulia, and Molise, acc ...
Eggs
The structure of the egg was once seen as analogous to the structure of the cosmos.
According to this theory, the eggshell was supposed to be the sky, the membrane inside the sky with clouds, the egg white symbolized water, and the egg yolk symbolized earth and minerals.
Honey
Honey is a sweet, viscous food substance produced by honey bees and some other Hymenoptera (such as wasps).
Bees produce honey from the sugary secretions of plants (flower nectar) or the secretions of other insects (honeydew) by returning food, enzymatic activity, and evaporating water.
Sushi
The term sushi refers to rice soaked in rice vinegar.
It means sour rice in Japanese. In order to be called sushi, the dish does not have to include fish or seafood.
Hot dog
The origin of the hot dog remains a mystery to this day.
It was probably invented by two Austro-Hungarian citizens, Emil Reichel and Sam Ladany, after they m ...