Read about food discoveries from around the world. Which is the most interesting thing you learn about each food? Make a list and compare.

Popcorn

The most interesting thing I learned about popcorn is that it is more than 5,000 years old and was an American Indian food. It was even used in necklaces by the West Indies people and was part of the first Thanksgiving meal in North America in 1621. It is still a popular cinema snack today.

Potato Crisps

The most interesting thing about potato crisps is that they were invented by accident in 1853 by a chef in a New York restaurant. An unhappy customer complained that the French fries were too thick, so the chef thinly sliced potatoes and fried them. To his surprise, the customer loved them, and crisps became a world-famous snack.

Chocolate

The most interesting thing about chocolate is that it originated from cocoa beans in South America, and the Aztecs made a drink called 'xocoatl' from them. Columbus took cocoa beans to Spain in the early 16th century, but it was only in 1847 that the first chocolate bar appeared in England.

Chewing Gum

The most interesting thing about chewing gum is that it comes from rubber trees in the South American rainforests. The Aztecs chewed this natural rubber and didn't flavor it. It was also used by the Mayans.