French fries actually originated in Belgium, not France. They were first made in the late 1600s in the Meuse Valley region of Belgium.
The largest serving of fries ever made was at a festival in South Africa, where 1.3 tons of fries were cooked up and served to hungry visitors.
The longest French fry on record was 34 inches long and was made by a restaurant.
In Belgium, fries are often served with mayonnaise instead of ketchup.
The world's largest producer of French fries is the United States, with the state of Idaho being the largest producer within the country.
Fries are not actually a vegetable, as some people assume. They are processed food made from potatoes.
The world's largest McDonald's restaurant, located in Orlando, Florida, has the capacity to cook up to 9 million pounds of fries per day.
The average American eats about 30 pounds of fries per year.