Pizza's Ancestral Roots
The concept of pizza predates Italy. Ancient civilizations like the Greeks and Egyptians ate flatbreads with toppings, a precursor to modern pizza.
Margherita's Royal Origin
Pizza Margherita was named after Queen Margherita of Savoy. In 1889, chef Raffaele Esposito created a pizza resembling the Italian flag: green (basil), white (mozzarella), and red (tomato).
First American Pizzeria
America's first pizzeria, Lombardi's, opened in 1905 in New York City. It started as a grocery store, but its owner soon began selling tomato pies to workers.
World's Largest Pizza Record
The record for the largest pizza ever made spans 1.261 acres, achieved in Rome, Italy, in 2012. Ingredients included 19,800 pounds of flour and 8,800 pounds of mozzarella.
Unusual Global Toppings
Pizza toppings vary widely worldwide. In Japan, you might find squid and Mayo Jaga (mayonnaise, potato, and bacon). In Brazil, green peas often grace the pie.
Space Pizza Delivery
In 2001, Pizza Hut delivered a pizza to the International Space Station. It was seasoned with extra spices, as astronauts' taste buds are less sensitive in space.
Economic Pizza Indicator
The 'Pizza Principle' is an economic law in New York City, stating that the price of a pizza slice is comparable to the cost of a subway ride.Astronaut Pizza Party
Astronauts reportedly used 70 pizza toppings for their zero-gravity pizza-making event on the ISS.
Who ate pizza-like flatbreads first?
Romans in Italy
Greeks and Egyptians
Workers in America
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