8 Mouthwatering<br />Facts About Bacon.<br />Whether you fry it up in the morning or<br />prefer it as a candle scent, bacon is universally<br />loved for its delicious taste and smell. .<br />In honor of National Bacon Day on Dec. 30,<br />here are eight mouthwatering facts about bacon.<br />1. Bacon is one of the world’s oldest processed<br />meats, dating back to 1500 BCE.<br />2. In ancient Rome, bacon was called “petaso” and was<br />traditionally eaten with figs, pepper sauce and wine. .<br />3. John Harris opened the first bacon<br />factory in 1770 in Wiltshire, England. .<br />4. The phrase “bringing home the bacon” originated in<br />12th century England, when churches rewarded husbands<br />with bacon for having an argument-free marriage. .<br />5. During Word War II, rendered bacon fat<br />was used to create glycerin, which in turn was<br />used to create bombs and gunpowder.<br />6. The 1992 Hardee’s Frisco<br />Burger revitalized the popularity<br />of bacon and set the stage for<br />future bacon-ized burgers.<br />7. The average American<br />consumes upwards of 18<br />pounds of bacon annually. .<br />8. Camp Bacon is a five-day camp held every<br />year in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It features speakers,<br />cooking classes and other bacon-related activities.
