Why are French Fries called French Fries? (Encore)

Why are French Fries called French Fries? (Encore)

Everyone loves french fries. It is one of the few things which most people can agree on in the world today. The average American consumes over 16 pounds of them every year, and they have become a staple part of the cuisine in countries all over the world. Yet, why do American’s call them “french” fries? What do the French have to do with it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Wilhelm Scream

The Wilhelm Scream

Many filmmakers are known for small signatures that they always put inside their films. Alfred Hitchcock always used himself in a cameo. George Lucas always found a way to integrate the number 1138. Q...

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The History of Personal Computing

The History of Personal Computing

When computers were first created, they were enormous.They would often take up the better part of a building, and they consumed large amounts of energy.  Despite the size of these early computers, so...

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The Gateway Arch

The Gateway Arch

In the midst of the Great Depression, the City of St. Louis wanted to create a monument to the city’s role in the westward expansion of the United States and general waterfront improvement. It took t...

8 Loka 202515min

Bhutan

Bhutan

Bhutan is a small country sitting in the heart of the Himalayas. Best known for its stunning location and its connection to Buddhism, Bhutan was one of the most isolated and undeveloped countries in ...

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Top-Level Domain Names

Top-Level Domain Names

Every day, everyone who uses the internet uses the Domain Name System. The key to the domain name system lies in the highest level of the system, the top-level domains. These are the domains such as ...

6 Loka 202516min

Gemstones (Encore)

Gemstones (Encore)

For thousands of years, humans all around the world have coveted gemstones.  Gemstones have been used as symbols of authority by kings, queens, and emperors, have been central to religious ceremonies...

5 Loka 202514min

The Six Cradles of Civilization

The Six Cradles of Civilization

The rise of civilization is one of the most remarkable and important moments in human history.  However, it didn’t happen one time in one place. It occurred multiple times in multiple locations.   H...

4 Loka 202516min

The Louisiana Purchase

The Louisiana Purchase

In 1803, one of the most significant real estate transactions in world history occurred.  France, under Napoleon Bonepart, sold approximately 530 million acres of territory in the middle of North Ame...

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