Grocery Stores
What was the first self-service grocery store?
Piggly-Wiggly (Memphis, 1916)
Are apples technically a rose?
Yes, they are a member of the rose family
Was Peanut Butter used as Medicine?
Yes. The Aztecs used it to cure tooth aches
What was the oldest boomerang made of?
Mammoth Tusk
Were TV Dinners always named TV Dinners?
No, they were originally named Strato-Plates
On average, how long does each customer's visit to the grocery store last?
45 minutes
Which state had America's first apple orchard?
Massachusetts (Boston, 1625)
How many Peanuts are used to make a 12oz jar of Peanut Butter?
540
Do all Boomerangs return to the person that threw them?
No
Were TV Dinners originally made for soldiers?
No, they were made for airplanes. Airlines wanted to serve pre-made dinners to passengers that seemed freshly cooked
Which grocery store invented the self-checkout?
Kroger (Atlanta, 1986)
How many Apples does it take to make one gallon of apple cider?
36
Can Peanut Butter be turned into Diamonds?
Yes. In a lab setting, enough pressure can be exerted onto peanut butter to turn it into a diamond. However, the process costs $84 million, so Peanut Butter is not a profitable way to make diamonds.
Why are Boomerangs used?
Sports, Recreation, Weapons, Hunting, Musical Instruments, Fire Starters, Digging Tools, and Toys
Does Applebee's use TV Dinners instead of cooking food in their restaurants?
Yes. It ensures consistent quality and reduces labor costs
What is the busiest day to grocery shop?
Saturday
How many pounds of Apples are grown in America each year?
10 Billion Pounds
Do Americans eat enough Peanut Butter each year to coat the entire floor of the Grand Canyon?
Yes. America consumes 700 million pounds of Peanut Butter each year
How long was the longest Boomerang throw in the air for?
2 minutes (went 1,000 ft)
Were TV Dinners always microwavable?
No, prior to 1986, all of them had to be cooked in the oven
260,000 ft2 (Walmart in Albany, New York)
How old is the saying, "An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away"?
166 years
What is the world record for the most peanut butter eaten in 1 minute?
46 oz (1.44 pounds)
Were Boomerangs found in King Tut's Tomb?
Yes, he had a collection of boomerangs
What food was in the first TV Dinner?
Thanksgiving Feast (Turkey, Gravy, Stuffing, Peas, Sweet Potatoes)