Jelly
Is Jelly and Jam the same thing?
No, Jelly is made from fruit juice and is smooth (like Jell-O) and Jam is thick and made from crushed fruit
Are Peanuts actually nuts?
No, they're Legumes
How many Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches does the average person eat in their lifetime?
3,000
Which state made the first Jams?
Virginia
Has bread been around longer than the Great Wall of China?
Yes, it's been around for 30,000 years
Is Jelly one of the oldest desserts?
Yes, it was made by the ancient Egyptians
Were peanuts the first snack eaten in space?
Yes, Alan Sheppard (one of the Astronauts on the first manned space mission) at peanuts while they circled the moon
Was Peanut Butter used as medicine?
Yes, the Aztecs and Incas used it to cure tooth aches
Did people always use glass jars to hold jams?
No, they used to use clay or ceramic jars
Was the largest loaf of bread longer than a football field?
Yes it was 3,975 ft
Can you make Jelly with any fruit?
No. Some fruits, like Kiwi, have enzymes that prevent the Jelly from forming
How many peanuts does it take to make a 12oz Jar of Peanut Butter?
540 peanuts
Is Peanut Butter older than coffee?
Yes, the Aztecs and Incas made it 3526 years ago
Which country claims to have invented Jam?
Italy. They found a 1,600 year-old Roman cookbook with a Jam recipe
Is sliced bread older than bowling?
No, sliced bread didn't come out until 1928
What month has National Jelly Day in it?
April 20th
Which state has peanuts as their official state snack?
None of them, but Georgia grows the most peanuts
How many pounds of Peanut Butter are eaten in America every year?
700 million pounds
What is the most popular jam flavor?
Strawberry
How many pounds of bread does an average American eat each year?
53 pounds
How long does Jelly last in the fridge?
1 year
How many Presidents were Peanut Farmers?
2 (Thomas Jefferson and Jimmy Carter)
Yes, but it takes a very high temperature and a lot of pressure
Was the world's heaviest batch of Jam heavier than a Toyota Prius?
Yes, it used 2,546 pounds of strawberries
Does America eat the most bread out of every country?
No, Germany does