Fun Foods
What is the meaning of SPAM?
"SPAM" is short for spiced ham.
What was the first fast-food restaurant?
White Castle, started by J. Walter Anderson and Edgar Waldo “Billy” Ingram, is considered to be the first fast food restaurant.
Where was Apple Pie Invented?
"As American as apple pie" isn't actually very American. The pie was invented in Medieval England, while the modern recipe for apple pie with a lattice crust was created and perfected by the Dutch.
The most famous sandwich of all time a "PB&J". The Main spread PB is famous for being able to turn into this precious item. What is this item?
Diamonds. Yes that's right you heard it first Peanut Butter can in fact be turned into diamonds. All you need to do is to extract the oxygen from the carbon dioxide found in the peanut spread, and then enact immense pressure on the carbon left behind.
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Ketchup was used as a medicine in the 1800s to treat diarrhea, among other things.
What country does not sell Coca-cola or Pepsi Products?
Today, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo products are sold in every country in the world, except North Korea.
The Aztecs were an Ancient group of settlers that used what food as a form of currency?
Chocolate. The Aztecs may be known for their love of chocolate, but according to the International Cocoa Organization, they also used cocoa beans as currency. People under Aztec rule could use cocoa to pay their taxes.
White Chocolate is not actually chocolate. So then what really is it?
Despite its name, white chocolate doesn't actually contain any real chocolate components. White Chocolate is made up of a blend of sugar, milk products, vanilla, lecithin, and cocoa butter — no chocolate solids.
What color were carrots originally?
PURPLE. According to the National Carrot Museum in the UK, the first carrots looked nothing like they do today. Originally these vegetables were purple or white with a thin root. The orange carrots we know and eat today are actually the result of a genetic mutation in the late 16th century that won out over the original color.
Name three fruits that float when put in water
Bananas, apples, watermelons, strawberries, lemon
What is the most popular Fast food item in America?
French fries are the single most popular fast food in America. In 1970, french fries surpassed regular potato sales in the United States. In 2004, Americans ate 7.5 billion pounds of frozen french fries.
What are Italy's top three cuisines?
pizza, pasta or risotto
What is the correlation between Fruit Snacks and Cars?
Fruit Snacks and Cars are coated in the same type of wax. Did you ever wonder how gummy candies get that glossy sheen? They're coated with carnauba wax, the same stuff that is used on cars to make them shiny.
What fruit is commonly mistaken for a vegetable?
Avocados! They are different than most fruits because they are loaded with healthy fats instead of carbs. Not only are they creamy and tasty but also high in fiber, potassium, and vitamin C.
What is Oklahoma's state vegetable?
Oklahoma's state vegetable is the watermelon
What is the only fast-food chain that hand cuts their french fries?
In-N-Out Burger is one of the few fast-food restaurants that actually slice each potato by hand shortly before it is placed in the deep fryer.
Do you know what country loves Indian food more than themselves?
The United Kingdom
Who invented Popsicles?
In 1905 11-year-old Frank Epperson left a mixture of soda and water in a cup outside overnight. His mixture froze and he ate his newfound treat.
What is one of the healthiest foods on the planet?
EGGS!
Why do some peppers taste hot?
The reason why peppers taste hot is because of a chemical compound called capsaicin, which bonds to your sensory nerves and tricks them into thinking your mouth is actually being burned.
Although McDonald’s made the drive-thru public, it was Wendy’s who first thought of the idea around 1971.
In Brazil, what fast food restaurant is responsible for providing the most jobs to people in their country?
McDonald’s is Brazil’s largest employer.
What do potatoes and People have in common?
Potatoes can absorb and reflect Wi-fi signals. When Boeing wanted to test out its wireless signal on new planes in 2012, they placed giant piles of potatoes on seats. Because of their high water content and chemical makeup, potatoes absorb and reflect radio and wireless signals just like humans do.
What is one of the most nutrient-dense foods?
Chia seeds are among the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. A single ounce (28 grams) packs 11 grams of fiber and significant amounts of magnesium, manganese, calcium, and various other nutrients.