From Peasant Food to Space Delivery: 10 Fascinating Facts About Pizza

 

The word "pizza" comes from the Italian word "pittsa," which means "pie."

Pizza was originally a peasant food, sold on the streets and consumed by the working class in Naples, Italy.

The first pizzeria in the United States was Lombardi's, which opened in New York City in 1905.

The world's largest pizza was made in Rome in 2012 and measured 131 feet in diameter.

Pizza is the most popular food in the world and is enjoyed by people in every corner of the globe.

The Margherita pizza, topped with tomato, mozzarella, and basil, was created in honor of Queen Margherita of Savoy in 1889.

The world's most expensive pizza, sold in New York City, costs $2,000 and is topped with caviar, lobster, and gold leaf.

Pizza Hut delivered a pizza to the International Space Station in 2001.

In Japan, some pizzas are topped with mayonnaise, corn, and even shrimp.

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