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Friday, June 03, 2022
Came From Somewhere Else
The Australian Shepherd was invented in California.
The American Eskimo dog is neither American nor Eskimo; it was invented in Germany.
The Chinese Crested dog originates from Florida.
English Muffins were invented in New York, as was Baked Alaska.
The Chimichanga and the Cuban Sandwich were invented in America.
Chow Mein, Chop Suey, and the Fortune Cookie were invented in America.
India Ink was invented in China, and Chinese Checkers were invented in Germany.
French Fries are Belgian, and the French Horn is German.
French Kissing and French PressCoffee are both Italian.
The Swiss Roll and American Apple Pie are English.
Guinea Pigs are not from Guinea -- they're from South America.
The Norway Rat is from the Middle East, and Chicken Tikka Masala is from Scotland.
Danish Pastries are Austrian, and Russian Salad Dressing was invented in New Hampshire.
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