11 Things You Never Knew About Oreos
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Oreos are probably the world’s best-selling cookies. There’s nothing more satisfying than pulling an Oreo cookie apart and licking the delicious creamy filling, isn’t it? You can eat them as a whole or after dunking them in milk. Here are 11 surprising facts about your favorite Oreo cookies.
1. Oreo Cookies Are 100 Years Old.
In 2012, Oreo celebrated its 100th birthday with a big birthday party. It was first manufactured at the Nabisco Factory in New York.
2. They Are Available In Around 100 Countries.
Oreo cookies are enjoyed all over the world and in various wacky combos.
3. Oreos Have A Holiday Of Their Own.
National Oreo Day is celebrated on March 6 – the birthday of world’s favorite cookie. Mark this date on your calendar. Probably another reason to eat Oreo that day!
4. The Original Oreo Cookies Were Lemon-Flavored.
Yes, they were introduced in two flavors – the original one and a lemon meringue flavor. But since the original flavor became more popular, the lemon flavor was discontinued.
5. Double Stuffed Filling Is Actually A Lie.
Though double stuffed fillings are supposed to be exactly double, they are only 1.86 times larger than the usual ones.
6. It Takes Exactly 59 Minutes To Make An Oreo.
Each wafer of Oreo is baked for exactly 290.6 seconds at 400° F above and 300° F below.
7. Till Date, More Than 500 Billion Oreo Cookies Have Been Sold.
That’s quite high a number, but it’s true!
8. Oreo Cookies Are As Addictive As Cocaine.
Studies say that the sugars and fats present in Oreo make them addictive.
9. The Origin Of Its Name Is Still A Mystery.
Some people believe that it was called Oreo because it’s easy to remember. A few others say that it was derived from the French word “Or”, which means gold or the Greek word ‘Oreo’, which means beautiful.
10. Men And Women Eat Oreo Differently.
It is said that women savor the flavor of Oreo longer than men. Around 41% of women pull the cookie apart and then eat it whereas around 84% of men eat the cookies as a whole.
11. The Way You Eat Oreo Cookies Can Determine Your Personality.
Strange, but true! How do you eat your Oreo cookie? Do you eat it as a whole or do you twist it first, lick it, and then eat it? Well, according to the Oreo personality cookie, people who follow the twist- lick-eat pattern are more curious and tend to lie more (oops!).
Go grab a packet of Oreo cookies today and be ‘wonderfilled’!
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