8 , Mouthwatering 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 <br />processed meats, dating back to 1500 BCE.<br />2. , In ancient Rome, bacon was called “petaso” and was 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 12th century England, when churches rewarded husbands with bacon for having an argument-free marriage. .<br />5. , During Word War II, rendered bacon fat was <br />used to create glycerin, which in turn was <br />used to create bombs and gunpowder.<br />6. , The 1992 Hardee’s Frisco Burger revitalized <br />the popularity of bacon and set the stage <br />for future bacon-ized burgers.<br />7. , The average American consumes <br />upwards of 18 pounds of bacon annually. .<br />8. , Camp Bacon is a five-day camp held every year <br />in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It features speakers, <br />cooking classes and other bacon-related activities.
