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10 fun facts about Italian classics – or did they come from China?

Friday is pasta day—at least today. Because October 17th is World Pasta Day. It was founded in 1995 by 40 pasta producers from around the world.

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There are more than 600 different types of pasta in the world.

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The original origin of pasta is controversial.

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“Pasta” means “dough” in Italian.

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The pasta will actually be low fat, but without the sauce.

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The museum is located in the Italian city of Parma.

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Throw spaghetti at the wall? Better not.

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In Italy, eggs cannot be added to pasta dough.

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The Italian city of Amatrice was almost completely destroyed by an earthquake in 2016.

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The pasta company is located in Rome.

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When dried, pasta lasts for a very long time.

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