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What does the word 'pizza' mean in Italian?
What does the word 'pizza' mean in Italian?
In what year did the first modern pizzeria open in Italy?
In what year did the first modern pizzeria open in Italy?
What is the biggest day for pizza sales in the USA?
What is the biggest day for pizza sales in the USA?
In Sweden, pizza is often topped with:
In Sweden, pizza is often topped with:
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The average American eats ___ pizza slices per year.
The average American eats ___ pizza slices per year.
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Hawaiian pizza was invented in:
Hawaiian pizza was invented in:
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What is the most popular pizza topping in the USA?
What is the most popular pizza topping in the USA?
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This state has the most pizzerias per capita:
This state has the most pizzerias per capita:
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The USA's first pizzeria was:
The USA's first pizzeria was:
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Pizza was first brought to the USA by:
Pizza was first brought to the USA by:
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About 252 million pounds of pepperoni are consumed on pizzas each year.
About 252 million pounds of pepperoni are consumed on pizzas each year.
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What company delivers the most pizza in the world?
What company delivers the most pizza in the world?
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What is the least ranked pizza topping in America?
What is the least ranked pizza topping in America?
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Deep dish pizza is the most popular type of pizza crust in the U.S.
Deep dish pizza is the most popular type of pizza crust in the U.S.
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How many slices of pizza are eaten in America each second?
How many slices of pizza are eaten in America each second?
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How many pizzerias are there in the United States?
How many pizzerias are there in the United States?
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Pizza is the second-leading source of calories in the diet of American children.
Pizza is the second-leading source of calories in the diet of American children.
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It has been scientifically proven that _____________ cheese is the best pizza cheese.
It has been scientifically proven that _____________ cheese is the best pizza cheese.
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Pizza Hut briefly considered engraving the company's logo on the moon with lasers.
Pizza Hut briefly considered engraving the company's logo on the moon with lasers.
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In America, annual pizza sales exceed ________ a year.
In America, annual pizza sales exceed ________ a year.
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Study Notes
Pizza Terminology and History
- The Italian word "pizza" translates to "pie."
- The first modern pizzeria opened in Italy in 1830.
- The first pizzeria in the USA was Lombardo's.
Pizza Consumption and Trends
- Superbowl Sunday is the biggest day for pizza sales in the USA.
- The average American consumes 46 pizza slices yearly.
- Approximately 350 slices of pizza are eaten in America every second.
- Annual pizza sales in America exceed $28 billion.
Pizza Preferences and Variations
- The most popular pizza topping in the USA is pepperoni.
- In Sweden, pizza is commonly topped with bananas and curry powder.
- Anchovies are ranked as the least popular pizza topping in America.
- Mozzarella is scientifically proven to be the best cheese for pizza.
Pizza Delivery and Infrastructure
- Domino's is the company that delivers the most pizza worldwide.
- Iowa has the highest number of pizzerias per capita in the USA.
- There are about 70,000 pizzerias across the United States.
Fun Facts and Myths
- About 252 million pounds of pepperoni are consumed on pizzas annually.
- Deep dish pizza is not the most popular crust type in the U.S.; regular thin crust leads.
- Pizza Hut once contemplated engraving their logo on the moon but dropped the idea after receiving feedback about visibility.
- Pizza is the second-leading source of calories in American children's diets, following grain desserts.
On Hawaiian Pizza
- Hawaiian pizza was actually invented in Ontario, Canada, not Hawaii.
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Description
Test your knowledge about pizza with this fun trivia quiz! From the origins of the word to the biggest sales day in the USA, see how much you really know about this beloved dish. Perfect for pizza lovers and trivia enthusiasts alike!
