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Wednesday, 15 July 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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Cheddar
One of the largest cheddar cheeses was produced in Wisconsin in 1964.
Weighing 15,690 kg (34,591 lb), the cheese puck was made for the New York World's Fair. For its production was used daily portion of milk from 16,000 cows.
Honey
Honey is a fairly caloric product, with 320-330 kcal in 100 g of honey.
Its energy value is determined by the predominant proportion of simple sugars-glucose and fructose.
Coffee
The first coffee house in Boston opened in 1670.
Vienna boasted the first café thanks to a Pole, Franciszek Kulczycki, who opened a cafehaus there af ...
Sushi
Narezushi is served nowadays in certain Japanese Prefectures and is characterized by a very distinguished aroma.
It is not a popular dish, however, since the smell is very intense.
Sushi
Becoming a sushi master may take up to 20 years.
It requires apprenticeship, patience, and commitment. Before a person becomes a sushi master, called ...
Beer
The most popular bottom-fermented beers include Pilsner, Lager, Dark lager, Helles, Bock, Märzen, Baltic Porter, Black Malt, or Patent Malt.
Pizza
The Hawaiian pizza originates in Canada.
The most controversial topping, pineapple, was added by a Greek immigrant, Sam Panopoulos, to a pizza served in his restaurant, Satellite, in Chatham, Canada.
Hot dog
There is no hot dog without mustard.
Ketchup is completely optional.
Wagyū Beef
Countries raising Wagyū cattle outside of Japan have their own categories.
The closest to the Japanese is the Australian classification, which is also expressed on a five-poin ...
Eggs
Egg protein is the protective substance of the yolk.
Its primary purpose is to protect the yolk and provide additional nutrition for the growth of the em ...