Interesting Facts For Curious Minds: 1572 Random But Mind-Blowing Facts About History, Science, Pop Culture And Everything In Between
From Hot Tamales To Cold Coffee
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FROM HOT TAMALES TO COLD COFFEE
� Haggis may look like a slightly exotic hot pocket, but the Scottish
fare is very different. It consists of a sheep’s internal organs, onions,
oatmeal, suet, and various spices, all packed inside a sheep’s stomach!
� Tamales are an ancient dish dating back at least 5,000 years in
Mesoamerica. The word “tamale” is derived from the Nahuatl/Aztec
word, tamalli.
� In 1767, English chemist Joseph Priestley invented the process of
carbonating water. From there, others added to the discovery until
they arrived at the soda and beer of today.
� The Arab chemist, Al-Kindi, made one of the earliest written
references to the distillation of wine in the CE 800s. Brandy is created
by distilling wine.
� The mystery meat Spam is made in the heartland of the Midwest in
Austin, Minnesota, but it’s most popular in island locales. Spam is so
popular in Hawaii it’s served at McDonalds.
� David A. Embry’s The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks, published in 1948,
became the world’s first true cocktail guide, complete with recipes.
There have been three editions of the book.
� “Fry sauce” is a combination of ketchup and mayonnaise. It’s a
popular condiment in many of the US mountains states.
� “Iced coffee” is a coffee drink served on ice, but it shouldn’t be
confused with cold brew coffee, which is the process of steeping
coffee grounds in cold water.
� The origin of the word “cocktail” is debated. Some believe it came
from the Nahuatl word for flower, xochitl, while others think it comes
from the rooster tails that were once served as garnishes with drinks.
� Haiti and North Korea are tied with spirits being 97% of all alcohol
consumed in their borders. I guess poverty and repression will do that
to you!
� If you’re in Japan, you may want to rethink ordering the “cherry
blossom meat.” It’s the English translation of sakuraniku, which is
raw horse meat.
� When Australian beer breweries are done with a batch, they take the
stuff from the bottom of the barrel and make vegemite, which is a
popular Australian sandwich spread.
� McDonald’s is the top fast-food chain in the world in many locations,
but the Yum! Brands — which include KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut -
take in more revenue collectively.
� Kangaroo is the choice meat among some indigenous peoples in
Australia. Some Australian companies will even ship kangaroo meat
around the world but not to the State of California!
� North Americans call them French fries, or fries, while the British
call them “chips.” Most English speakers call a biscuit product
“biscuits,” but Americans call them “cookies.”
� There’s a chain of fast-food restaurants in the Philippines called
Graceland. They serve traditional Filipino food and have nothing to
do with Elvis Presley or Memphis, Tennessee.
� South Korean company, HiteJinro, is the top-selling spirit brand in
the world. It produces beer and wine, but its signature item is its soju,
which is a traditional Korean spirit.
� Lutefisk is a dried whitefish that is pickled in lye that was once quite
popular in Scandinavia. It’s known for its foul odor, gooey
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