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Sunday, 10 May 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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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 ...
Kombucha
SCOBY could survive Martian conditions.
Kombucha was launched into orbit around Earth in Martian conditions. There was some degradation of the cultures of bacteria, but they regenerated.
French fries
In North America (the US and Canada), fries are referred to as “fries.” The rest of the English-speaking world calls them “chips.”
The term chips is used in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
Kimchi
Kimchi is a tasty and low-calorie dish; 100 g of kimchi contains 32 kcal.
Honey
Honey contains certain amounts of trace elements and vitamins.
These are mainly potassium, chlorine, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, iron, manganese, and cobalt. V ...
Maple syrup
The harvesting of maple sap was accompanied by specific rituals.
The first day of the spring full moon was a harvest festival - that was when the Maple Dance was performed. Some tribes hold "maple moon" festivals to celebrate a return to old traditions.
Sushi
Sushi is traditionally eaten with hands.
Most people in Japan do not use chopsticks to eat sushi, but outside Japan eating sushi with hands is not that common.
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.
Wagyū Beef
It's not true that Wagyū cattle are specially treated, massaged and given sake or beer mash during breeding.
To this day, Japanese breeders smile at the fact that this myth is spread around the world. Above al ...
Churro
Stuffed churros can be found in South America.
Depending on the region of the continent, you may come across different suggestions for serving stuf ...