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National Pizza Day

NATIONAL PIZZA DAY

"National Pizza Day is observed annually on February 9th.  Whether it is thin crust, Chicago-style, deep dish or anything in between, pizza is an American favorite.
Here are some interesting facts about pizza:
  • Pepperoni is the most popular pizza at 36% of all pies ordered.
  • Over 3 billion pizzas are sold in the USA each year.  Add another 1 billion on frozen pizzas
  • 17% of all US Restaurants are pizzerias.
  •  Antica Pizzeria, the first Pizzeria, opened in Naples, Italy, in 1738.
  •  Gennaro Lombardi, the first Pizzeria in the United States, opened in 1895 in New York City.
  • Americans consume on average 23 pounds of pizza per person each year."
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  1. Who doesn't love pizza? NO ONE, that's who!

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  2. Love pizza. My favorite pizzeria is Pizzeria Uno in Chicago.

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  3. Pizza is one of my favorite foods. Didn't know there was a National Pizza Day.

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  4. I can imagine Pepperoni is the most popular one

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  5. I don't know anyone who doesn't like pizza :)

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  6. My kids LOVE it
    either i do but cheese is not for my stomach anymore :(

    thank you for such interesting information about pizza
    stay healthy John!

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    1. Thank you baili. I hope your medical problem is better.

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  7. I'm definitely making pizza tonight!!! Must celebrate accordingly. :)

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