Pizza became popular in the USA because of a famous Italian chef: Raffaele Esposito
Myth. Pizza became famous in the USA because of the Italian immigrants.
Raffaele Sposito was a Greek chef that invented pizza.
Myth. Raffaele Sposito was an Italian chef who became the father of modern pizza from Naples.
The Margherita pizza was named after a Queen.
Fact. Queen Margherita of Savoy loved it.
Pizza became popular in the USA because of the World War II.
Fact. The return of American soldiers made pizza popular in the USA.
It's only a coincidence that the margherita pizza has the same colors of the Italian flag,
Myth. The colors of the margherita toppings (green, red and white) is a tribute to Italy.
Raffaele Esposito’s restaurant, Pizzeria di Pietro e Basta, is still open in Naples
Fact. The name changed to "Brandi"
The word pizza has a greek origin.
Fact. The word pizza comes from the greek word "pēktos" meaning ‘solid’.
In 2001 pizza was delivered to international Space Station.
Fact.
The Pizza Principle, or the Pizza-Subway Connection, in New York City: the cost of a subway ride is equal to the cost of a slice of pizza.
Fact.
The modern Pizza was inventend in Naples, Italy.
Fact.