8 Mouthwatering Facts About Bacon (National Bacon Day, Dec. 30th)
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8 Mouthwatering Facts About Bacon (National Bacon Day, Dec. 30th)
8 , Mouthwatering Facts , About Bacon.
Whether you fry it up in the morning or
prefer it as a candle scent, bacon is universally
loved for its delicious taste and smell.
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In honor of National Bacon Day on Dec.
30,
here are eight mouthwatering facts about bacon.
1.
, Bacon is one of the world’s oldest
processed meats, dating back to 1500 BCE.
2.
, In ancient Rome, bacon was called “petaso” and was traditionally eaten with figs, pepper sauce and wine.
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3.
, John Harris opened the first bacon
factory in 1770 in Wiltshire, England.
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4.
, The phrase “bringing home the bacon” originated in 12th century England, when churches rewarded husbands with bacon for having an argument-free marriage.
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5.
, During Word War II, rendered bacon fat was
used to create glycerin, which in turn was
used to create bombs and gunpowder.
6.
, The 1992 Hardee’s Frisco Burger revitalized
the popularity of bacon and set the stage
for future bacon-ized burgers.
7.
, The average American consumes
upwards of 18 pounds of bacon annually.
.
8.
, Camp Bacon is a five-day camp held every year
in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
It features speakers,
cooking classes and other bacon-related activities.
This Day in History: , Pope John Paul II Is Shot.
May 13, 1981.
Mehmet Ali Agca shot
Pope John Paul several times
in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City.
Agca was a Turkish terrorist
and fugitive wanted for the
murder of a journalist.
The Pontiff was rushed to
the hospital and survived
the attack, asking for Catholics
to pray for the would-be assassin.
In a trial considered extraordinary
because of its short length, Agca
was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison.
In 1983, Pope John Paul visited
Agca in prison and publicly
forgave him for the shooting.
In 2000, the Pope requested
a pardon for Agca, which was
granted. Agca was released
from prison.
14 years later, Argca returned to
Rome to lay white roses
on John Paul's tomb
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Happy Birthday,
Stevie Wonder!.
Stevland Hardaway Morris, also
known as Stevie Wonder, was born
on May 13, 1950, and turns 70.
He was born in Saginaw, Michigan.
Blind since birth, he later signed with
Motown’s Tamla label at 11 years old.
Wonder released his debut album, 'The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie,'Â in 1962 when he was 12 years old.
His discography includes his hit singles, "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours," "Superstition" and more.
The Grammy-winning artist is one
the best-selling musicians.
Wonder also campaigned to make Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday a U.S. holiday in 1980.
Wonder was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace in 2009.
and one of 'Billboard’s' Hot 100
All-Time Top Artists.
Happy Birthday,
Stevie Wonder!
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Pop-Tarts is calling out Jerry Seinfeld ahead of the release of his new movie 'Unfrosted.' Seinfeld directed and co-wrote the film, which he also stars in, about the fictional origin story of Pop-Tarts. The actor and filmmaker has said of the movie, "This really did happen in Battle Creek, Michigan, where Kellogg's and Post were located, and they did compete to come up with this product. But the rest of it is complete lunacy." Now, a new video sees Seinfeld get called into Pop-Tarts HQ for a major meeting.
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FDA Testing Reveals , Bird Flu Virus , in 1 in 5 Milk Samples.
'Time' reports that the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) has warned that traces of bird flu have been found
in nearly one-fifth of commercial milk samples tested. .
In a statement released on the agency's website,
the FDA said that traces of the virus do not
necessarily indicate a risk to consumers. .
According to the FDA, more tests are needed
to confirm if intact pathogens that remain
infectious are present in the samples.
Those tests would determine , "whether there is any risk of illness
associated with consuming the product.".
'Time' reports that the results of the study
come as a stark warning of how quickly the
virus is spreading among dairy cows in the U.S.
The virus has already killed millions of birds globally,
raising both health and food security concerns,
as well as spooking global markets.
The virus has already killed millions of birds globally,
raising both health and food security concerns,
as well as spooking global markets.
So far, the Department of Agriculture has already
confirmed 33 infected herds across eight states,
including Texas, Michigan and Ohio.
So far, the Department of Agriculture has already
confirmed 33 infected herds across eight states,
including Texas, Michigan and Ohio.
In an effort to understand the extent of the outbreak
and potentially contain it, the USDA has implemented
mandatory testing of cows moving across state borders.
Authorities have stressed that the current
risk to humans remains low, with only one
identified human case in the U.S. this year. .
To date, the retail milk studies
have shown no results that would
change our assessment that the
commercial milk supply is safe. , FDA statement, via 'Time'
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10 Facts You Didn’t Know, About Maple Syrup.
In honor of National Maple Syrup Day on Dec. 17,
here are ten facts you may not have known.
1. , Canada produces 80 percent
of the world’s maple..
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, 5 Interesting Facts , About the History of Pastries.
With National Pastry Day celebrated annually
on Dec. 9, you may be curious to find out where
exactly these sweet treats came from. .
Here are..
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