Pretzel! My Twisted Story

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1. Although no official documentation exists to verify its beginnings, when is the pretzel believed to have originated and by whom? In 610 by an unknown monk In 1314 by Marco Polo In 1509 by Henry VIII In 1936 by Pierre Poilâne

2. Camcorder Day, Visit Your Relatives Day, Beer Day, Oatmeal Day...seems there's a day for everything. When is National Pretzel Day in the USA? April 26 November 18 June 9 August 18

3. In the United States, 80% of the nation's pretzels are made in what state? New Jersey Pennsylvania Maryland New York

4. Although large scale producers of commercial pretzels use machines to twist pretzel dough into their classic shape, a woman named Helen Hoff is considered the champion of hand twisters. How many pretzels could Helen twist per minute? 21 57 73 38

5. In 1963, the largest pretzel of its time was baked by Joseph Nacchio. Just how big was it? 55 pounds and 8 feet across 75 pounds and 12 feet across 20 pounds and 3 feet across 40 pounds and 5 feet across

6. The oldest commercial pretzel bakery in the United States was founded in 1861 in Lititz, Pennsylvania. What was its name? Federal Baking Company Sturgis Pretzel Bakery Snyder's The Anderson Pretzel Factory

7. Although a tasty snack, apparently pretzels can also be dangerous. What US president was munching on a pretzel when he choked on it and momentarily lost consciousness? Lyndon B. Johnson Jimmy Carter Bill Clinton George W. Bush

8. Street vendors sell large, warm, chewy, soft pretzels that serve as a snack, breakfast or even a meal. What spicy condiment often tops these yummy treats? Horseradish Red pepper flakes Chile sauce Yellow mustard

9. There are many toppings aside from salt that can be put on pretzels, but what are pretzels without salt called? Plain Naked Glossies Baldies

10. Reading Pretzel Machinery Company revolutionized pretzel production with the introduction of what? Much larger ovens with rotating racks Commercial dough mixers The moving assembly line An automatic pretzel twisting machine