Crispy Pizza Facts!

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Pizza was originally sold by the slice on the streets of Naples in the 18th century.

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The world's longest pizza was made in California in 2017 and measured over 1.3 miles long.

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In Scotland, deep-fried pizza is a popular fast-food item.

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The first pizza delivery service began in 1889 when a pizza was delivered to King Umberto I and Queen Margherita of Italy.

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The term "pizza" is thought to be derived from the Latin word "pinsa," meaning flatbread.

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NASA has funded research to develop a 3D printer that can print pizzas for astronauts.

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In Brazil, green peas are a common pizza topping.

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The world's most expensive pizza sold at auction went for $4,200 in 2007 and was topped with edible gold, diamonds, and other luxurious ingredients.

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The "Pizza Effect" is a sociological term that describes how a cultural export can change and then be re-imported back to its origin in an altered form.

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The official pizza of Naples, Italy, has a specific set of standards set by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (True Neapolitan Pizza Association).

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In India, unique pizza toppings include pickled ginger, minced mutton, and paneer.

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The world's first pizza museum, Pizza Brain, opened in Philadelphia in 2012 and houses the largest collection of pizza memorabilia.

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Pizza vending machines, which can bake a fresh pizza in about three minutes, are popular in parts of Europe.

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According to the Guinness World Records, the most expensive pizza commercially available costs $2,700 and is sold at Industry Kitchen in New York City. It's topped with Stilton cheese, foie gras, truffles, caviar, and gold.

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In Sweden, bananas are a popular topping on pizza.

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The longest line of pizzas was achieved in 2019 in South Africa, stretching 1.2 miles long.

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Pizza Margherita was reportedly created to resemble the Italian flag with tomatoes (red), mozzarella (white), and basil (green).

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The largest pizza delivery ever made was to the U.S. Army, which ordered 30,000 pizzas from Pizza Hut for troops stationed in the Middle East in 1990.

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The "Pizza Principle" is a New York City economic theory stating that the price of a slice of pizza has historically matched the price of a subway ride.

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The first internet purchase was a Pizza!

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One Large 18" Pie gives you more pizza than 2 12" Pies!

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New York City was home to the first pizzeria in the US

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The most expensive pizza in the world costs about $12,000

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There is a mathematical theorem named after pizza. It’s called the Pizza theorem

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We consume around 251,770,000 pounds of pepperoni every year.

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94 percent of Americans eat pizza regularly.

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Americans eat approximately 100 acres of pizza a day.

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Women are twice as likely as men to order vegetables on their pizza.

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The most popular pizza size in the U.S. today is 14 inches in diameter.

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Pizza originated in Naples, Italy, in the 18th century.

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The Margherita pizza was created in 1889 in honor of Queen Margherita of Savoy.

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The first pizzeria in the United States, Lombardi's, opened in New York City in 1905.

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The world's largest pizza was made in 2012 in Rome, Italy, and measured 13,580.28 square feet.

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The most expensive pizza ever made cost $12,000 and was topped with caviar, lobster, and gold flakes.

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Americans consume around 350 slices of pizza per second.

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October is National Pizza Month in the United States.

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The average American eats about 46 slices of pizza per year.

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Hawaiian pizza, topped with ham and pineapple, was invented in Canada, not Hawaii.

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The first frozen pizza was introduced in 1957 by the Celentano Brothers.

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The world record for the fastest pizza making is 12 pizzas in 2 minutes and 35 seconds.

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The word "pizza" dates back over a thousand years, first mentioned in a Latin text in 997 AD.

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Pizza Hut opened its first international location in Canada in 1968.

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Domino's Pizza started as a small pizza store called DomiNick's in 1960.

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The most popular pizza topping in the United States is pepperoni.

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Pizza is considered a vegetable by the U.S. government due to the tomato sauce.

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Chicago-style deep-dish pizza is known for its thick crust and layers of cheese and toppings.

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The world's fastest pizza delivery was completed in 13 minutes and 53 seconds.

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In Japan, mayonnaise and squid are popular pizza toppings.

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Pizza boxes have built-in support structures called "box tents" to prevent the pizza from sticking to the lid.

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