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What is the origin of crème brûlée?
Q. What is the origin of crème brûlée?
A. The name itself is French, ("burnt cream") & was first seen in print in 1691 in a French Cookbook
madmysha
Jul 27, 20203 min read


What year was the USPS started?
Q. What year was the USPS started?
A. July 26, 1775 Benjamin Franklin was appointed as the first Postmaster General of what is now the USPS
madmysha
Jul 26, 20201 min read


When were Hot Fudge Sundaes created ?
Q. When were Hot Fudge Sundaes created ?
A. American Fudge was 1886, sundaes early 1900s & the first hot fudge sundae was made in 1906.
madmysha
Jul 25, 20202 min read


When was the Michelin Man introduced?
Q. When was the Michelin Man introduced?
A. Michelin Brothers & poster artist O'Galop created the Michelin man (man made of tires) in 1898.
madmysha
Jul 24, 20201 min read


How long has peanut butter existed?
Q. How long has peanut butter existed?
A. South American Inca Indians were likely the first to make peanut butter. Dr. Kellogg made it 1895
madmysha
Jul 23, 20202 min read


How tall are giraffes?
Q. How tall are giraffes?
A. Giraffes range between 16 and 20 feet in height, and male giraffes are generally taller than females.
madmysha
Jul 22, 20202 min read


When did Harry Potter come out?
Q. When did Harry Potter come out?
A. The first book was published June 26, 1997. The 7th and final book was published July 21, 2007
madmysha
Jul 21, 20202 min read


When did Wu-Tang Clan start?
Q. When did Wu-Tang Clan start?
A. The group got together and agreed to a plan (by RZA) in 1992. They released their debut album in 1993.
madmysha
Jul 20, 20205 min read


When did National Ice Cream day become a thing?
Q. When did National Ice Cream day become a thing?
A. President Reagan signed National Ice Cream Month (July) and Day into law in 1984.
madmysha
Jul 19, 20201 min read


When did wedding rings come about?
Q. When did wedding rings come about?
A. Evidence of wedding rings have been found as far back as Ancient Egypt, around 6000 years ago.
madmysha
Jul 18, 20201 min read


How big are polar Bears?
Q. How big are polar Bears?
A. Male polar bears are twice the size of females and can weigh over 1750 pounds and measure up to 9 feet long.
madmysha
Jul 17, 20201 min read


Where did deviled eggs originate?
Q. Where did deviled eggs originate?
A. The roots trace to Ancient Rome. Mashing the yolk in the 13th century, & called devil eggs in 1786.
madmysha
Jul 16, 20203 min read


Why is the Rosetta Stone so important?
Q. Why is the Rosetta Stone so important?
A. The Rosetta Stone is part of an engraved decree & was the key to translating hieroglyphics.
madmysha
Jul 15, 20202 min read


When did Kraft Mac & Cheese debut?
Q. When did Kraft Mac & Cheese debut?
A. Kraft Foods debuted their boxed Macaroni & Cheese in 1937 and sold 8 million boxes the first year.
madmysha
Jul 13, 20201 min read


Are french fries really French?
Q. Are french fries really French?
A. French fries are actually Belgian. Origins have been traced back to Belgium in the late 1600's.
madmysha
Jul 12, 20201 min read


When did the Rolling Stones first use their lip logo?
Q. When did the Rolling Stones first use their lip logo?
A. The "Tongue and Lips" design was first used in the 1971 album "Sticky Fingers".
madmysha
Jul 12, 20203 min read


When did 7-Eleven start?
Q. When did 7-Eleven start?
A. Southland Ice Company started in 1927 and the name was changed in 1946 with their stores being open 7am-11pm
madmysha
Jul 10, 20201 min read


How big is the territory of a wolverine?
Q. What's the territory of a wolverine?
A. Wolverine territories can range from 40 miles (65 km) to more than 372 miles (600 km).
madmysha
Jul 10, 20201 min read


Who created "s'mores"?
Q. Who created "s'mores"?
A. "Some mores" recipe was first printed in a 1927 Girl Scout Tramping & Trailing magazine by Loretta Scoot Crew
madmysha
Jul 9, 20201 min read


How many Australian Shepherd colors are there?
Q. How many Australian Shepherd colors are there?
A. There are 4 recognized colors of Aussies: Black, Blue Merle, Red, and Red Merle.
madmysha
Jul 8, 20204 min read
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