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Friday, 21 August 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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Honey
The collected nectar or honeydew is used by the bees as food.
While foraging, bees use some of the collected nectar to support the metabolic activity of the muscl ...
Maple syrup
Maple juice is harvested in the spring.
Already in early spring, the sap begins to flow abundantly through the trees. Before vegetation begi ...
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.
Beer
Beer has its own holiday, which is celebrated on the first Friday of August.
International Beer and Brewers Day was established by Canadians in 2007.
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.
Maple syrup
According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, maple syrup color is an important factor in its classification.
On this basis, 4 types are distinguished: Golden - delicate flavor, light transmission of 75% and m ...
Beer
Beer was a very common beverage back in ancient times.
Beer is mentioned in early ancient Egypt records. It appears in the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient Me ...
Cheddar
It was Joseph Harding and his wife who spread cheddar beyond the borders of England.
They succeeded in introducing the cheese to the Scottish and North American markets. His sons, who w ...
Mozzarella
Compared to cow's milk, buffalo milk has a richer, creamier consistency.
This is due to the higher fat content. The taste of buffalo milk is very mild, smooth, velvety. In t ...
French fries
According to legend, the original fries occurred in Namur, a city then in the Spanish Netherlands, which was under Belgian jurisdiction.
The residents of Namur were particularly fond of fried fish. When the Sambra River froze over one co ...