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The word “laconic” comes from Laconia…

The word “laconic” comes from Laconia in Greece, where the people were known for terse, witty remarks to level (or troll) others. After invading Greece, Philip II of Macedonia asked Sparta if he should come as friend or foe. Their reply was “Neither.” After this Phillip sent a message to Sparta saying “If I invade,… Read More »

Marco Polo did not introduce pasta…

Marco Polo did not introduce pasta to Italy from China. Italians adopted pasta from the Greeks, first mentioned between 1000-800 BCE and called laganon – the inspiration for what would later become lasagne. The post Marco Polo did not introduce pasta… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source