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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesar_salad
The Caesar salad was invented in Tijuana, Mexico, by Italian-American restaurateur Caesar Cardini in 1924. It is a green salad made with romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese, and a dressing typically containing olive oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and anchovies.
So now its 101 years ago now, i would have preferred 70
Fun historical fact: Caesar was stabbed due to his unstoppable salad addiction. The senate had to make up all that stuff about his lust for power to justify the crime.
I heard it was the sudden drop in crouton availability that drove up bread prices and led to a plebian uprising?
Yes that’s correct. This is actually where the phrase “croutons and circuses” comes from.
its actuall over 71 years
This is actually the relevant number due to copyright.
When I was younger, I used to try to tell a joke, when people asked me how old I am. I'd answer, "I'm twenty-five", while obviously being much older. They'd chuckle and I'd say, "No, really, I am twenty-five years old." They'd scoff, and I'd say, "I'm also fifty-two years old."
It didn't work, so I stopped saying it.
Ah, you need to make the joke horrible. What’s the best thing about fucking twenty seven year olds?
but I can still remember