The Daily Rush

Research shows that only 43% of meals served in the US include vegetables. If all else fails, try to encourage your child to celebrate National Eat Your Vegetables Day on June 17th

The first pretzel was purportedly made in 600 A.D. by a monk in Northern Italy. During the Lenten season he was unable to use any milk, fat or eggs. When the monk used flour, water and salt, he came up with “pretzel” dough. He formed the dough into the shape of two arms crossed in prayer. Originally, he named it “pretiola” which is Latin for “Little gift.”

In the United States, a pound of potato chips costs two hundred times more than a pound of potatoes.