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Pizza Facts

Facts about pizza — Italy's most globally successful export, and its most surprising history.

How well do you really know pizza? Most people are surprised to learn that in 1500s Europeans thought tomatoes were poisonous. And that's just the beginning: The largest pizza ever made measured 13,580.28 sq ft (1261 m2). The Guinness World Record for longest gaming marathon is over 138 hours. SmartAss Facts brings together the most surprising pizza facts — each one carefully verified and labeled TRUE or FAKE. Scroll down to explore the full list and discover which "facts" you've always believed are actually myths.

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In 1500s Europeans thought tomatoes were poisonous. They just didn’t have pizza yet. ✓ FACT
The largest pizza ever made measured 13,580.28 sq ft (1261 m2). Big enough to fix hunger and start new diets. ✓ FACT
The Guinness World Record for longest gaming marathon is over 138 hours. Somewhere, a pizza box became part of the legend. ✓ FACT
Margherita pizza was named after a queen pf Italy. True royalty: mozzarella and carbs. ✓ FACT
The world’s most expensive pizza costs over $12,000. Toppings include existential crisis. ✓ FACT
Pineapple on pizza exists because chaos needs representation. ✗ FAKE
Pizza was invented when someone looked at bread and said, “This needs commitment issues and cheese.” ✗ FAKE
The largest pizza ever baked required 11 people and one therapist. Commitment with extra cheese. ✗ FAKE
Fractions were created to make sharing pizza emotionally complicated. ✗ FAKE
The first mathematician discovered angles by staring at pizza slices too intensely. ✗ FAKE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are some interesting Pizza facts?

In 1500s Europeans thought tomatoes were poisonous. The largest pizza ever made measured 13,580.28 sq ft (1261 m2). The Guinness World Record for longest gaming marathon is over 138 hours.

Is it true that in 1500s europeans thought tomatoes were poisonous?

Yes, this is verified. In 1500s Europeans thought tomatoes were poisonous. Another confirmed fact: The largest pizza ever made measured 13,580.28 sq ft (1261 m2).

Are there common myths about Pizza?

Yes. One popular misconception is: "Pineapple on pizza exists because chaos needs representation." This has been fact-checked and labeled FAKE on SmartAss Facts.

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