praying mantis and black widows
A praying mantis will eat a black widow.
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- How did pizza become popular in the US?
“Pizza exploded in popularity in the US after WWII, partly because American soldiers who had served in Italy came home craving it.”
Reference: Smithsonian Magazine
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How did pizza Margherita get its name?
According to popular legend, pizza Margherita was named for Queen Margherita of Italy after a Naples pizza maker served it to her in 1889. Its toppings match the colors of the Italian flag.
Microwaves in U.S. households
In 1978, only eight percent of U.S. households had microwave ovens. As of 2006 over 80 percent have them.