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Thursday, 10 September 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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Parmesan
A disc of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese weighs between 30 and over 40 kilograms (66 to over 88 pounds), on average about 40 kilograms.
It takes about 550 liters (145 gallons) of milk to produce one disc, with an average of 14 liters (3.7 gallons) per kilogram of cheese.
Churro
Traditional churros are typically served with chocolate.
Churros probably made their way to Latin America with the conquistadors in the 16th century. In turn ...
Beer
The world’s strongest beer is 67.5% alcohol by volume.
It is called Brewmeister–Snake Venom; it comes from Scotland and its producer recommends drinking th ...
Pizza
The first pizzeria was opened in 1830 in Naples.
At first, it was a stand for peddlers, established in 1738. Officially opened in 1830, the Antica Pizzeria Port’Alba operates to this day.
Chocolate
World Chocolate Day is celebrated on June 7th.
Dates of National Chocolate Day vary from country to country. For instance, in the U.S. it is celebrated on October 28th, while in Poland on April 12th.
Mozzarella
In the production of Mozzarella di Bufala Campana, a maximum of 60 hours may elapse from the milking of the buffaloes to the start of cheese production.
The milk is then acidified by adding rennet thereto. It must come from a buffalo from the same, or a ...
Coffee
In 1554, the first coffee shop opened in Istanbul.
In the 16th century, the Ottoman Empire, as a trade intermediary, became a coffee power.
Beer
In addition to the two main types of beer, there can also be mixed drinks made from two types of beer.
These are known as beer cocktails.
Sushi
It originates from Southeast Asia, most likely a rice-growing region along the Mekong River.
Despite common belief, it did not come from Japan.
Cheesecake
Cheesecake was a cake used in religious rituals and as food for participants in the Olympic Games.
Perhaps Aegimus wrote a book about cheesecake because he was concerned with the diet of Olympic athl ...