Fascinating Facts about Pizza
Pizza has been a favorite food for centuries.
The word pizza originated from Italy.
The first known pizzeria opened in Naples in 17
4. Pizza was originally a dish for the poor in Italy.
The first documented pizza recipe goes back to 1889.
The Margherita pizza was named after Queen Margherita of Italy.
Pizza is considered an art form in Italy.
Americans consume around 100 acres of pizza every day.
There are over 61,000 pizzerias in the United States.
The largest pizza in the world was 131 feet in diameter.
The world’s most expensive pizza costs $12,000.
The most popular pizza topping in the United States is pepperoni.
The average American eats 46 slices of pizza per year.
The Hawaiian pizza was invented in Canada, not Hawaii.
In Japan, they put mayonnaise and corn as pizza toppings.
Domino’s Pizza was originally a small pizzeria in Michigan.
Pizza delivery drivers have been known to run for political office.
The longest pizza delivery ever was 3,600 miles from Karachi to Melbourne.
The world’s first pizza-making robot was introduced in 20
Pizza is the favorite food of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
October is National Pizza Month in the United States.
The world’s fastest pizza maker can make 14 pizzas in 2 minutes and 35 seconds.
The most pizza consumed in 10 minutes is 40 slices.
There is a cheeseburger crust pizza available at some pizzerias.
Fascinating Facts about Pizza part 2
The record for the largest collection of pizza boxes is over 1,200.
The world’s oldest pizza was found in the ruins of Pompeii.
Pizza delivery drivers statistically have more accidents than other drivers.
Pizza sizes in Europe are typically smaller than in the United States.
Pineapple on pizza is a highly controversial topic.
Some pizzerias offer dessert pizzas with chocolate and fruit toppings.
Pizza delivery is one of the most common part-time jobs for students.
Some pizzerias use wood-fired ovens for a traditional taste.
The Guinness World Record for the most people making pizza simultaneously is 2,07
In Sweden, some pizzerias offer kebab on pizza.
Pizza is a popular choice for school cafeteria lunches.
The average pizza slice has 12 grams of protein.
In ancient Rome, pizza was sold by street vendors.
The largest pizza with the most variety of toppings had 154 different ingredients.
The first frozen pizza was produced in 1957 by Celentano Brothers.
The maximum speed of a pizza delivery vehicle can reach 60 miles per hour.
Domino’s Pizza was the first pizza delivery company to offer online ordering.
Some pizzerias offer vegan and gluten-free pizza options.
The largest pizza consumer per capita is Norway.
The world’s largest pizza dough stretch was 131 feet in diameter.
Pizza Hut once delivered pizza to the International Space Station.