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Pizza began in Naples, Italy, in the 18th century.
Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans ate flatbreads with toppings.
Margherita pizza was created in 1889 to honor Queen Margherita.
Pizza is one of the world’s most popular foods.
National Pizza Day is on February 9 in the U.S.
Pepperoni is the top pizza topping in the U.S.
The largest pizza ever made was over 13,580 square feet.
The most expensive pizza, “Louis XIII,” costs over $12,000.
Pizza Hut sent pizza to astronauts in 2001.
The pizza emoji is widely used.
Americans eat 350 slices of pizza per second.
Pizza leftovers are a popular breakfast.
Styles include New York, Chicago, Neapolitan, and more.
Japan adds squid; Sweden uses bananas as toppings.
A cheese pizza slice has about 250 calories.
Pizza dough uses flour, water, yeast, and salt.
The first pizzeria opened in Naples in 1738.
Frozen pizza debuted in the 1950s.
The pizza box was patented in 1966.