Pizza Unveiled: 107 Shocking Facts That Will Blow Your Mind!

Pizza is a staple food enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds around the world. Whether it's a thin crust, deep dish, or stuffed crust, there's no denying that pizza is a comfort food that brings people together.

Did you know that there are countless surprising and shocking facts about pizza that you probably never knew? From its humble origins to its place in popular culture, there's so much to discover about this beloved dish. Get ready to be amazed by 107 shocking facts that will leave you speechless and give you a whole new appreciation for pizza.

1. YouTuber Eric Decker, in collaboration with Pizza Hut, produced a pepperoni pizza measuring 14,000 square feet, which is now considered the largest pizza in the world.
2. In Australia, pizza is the most popular takeaway food.
3. The world's oldest pizzeria, which opened in 1738, is called Antica Pizzeria Port'Alba and is located in Naples, Italy.
4. In Germany, they have a pizza called "Doner Kebap Pizza" that is topped with Doner kebab meat, onions, and a special sauce.
5. The world's fastest pizza delivery was made in 2016 in New Zealand, taking only 12 minutes from order to delivery.
6. The world's most expensive pizza is the "Louis XIII" pizza, which costs $12,000 and is topped with lobster, caviar, and 24-karat gold flakes.
7. In India, Domino's Pizza has a pizza called the "Peppy Paneer" which is topped with paneer cheese and spicy herbs.
8. In Norway, they have a pizza called "Grandiosa" which is the most popular frozen pizza in the country.
9. Pizza is the most popular food ordered for delivery in the United States.
10. The smallest pizza in the world was made in Germany and measured only 1.5 centimeters in diameter.
11. In Japan, pizza delivery is done using scooters that have special heated compartments to keep the pizzas warm.
12. The world's largest pizza-chain company, Domino's Pizza, Inc., produces over 2 billion pizzas per year.
13. The word "pizza" comes from the Italian word "pizzaiola", meaning "pizza maker".
14. In Italy, pizza is typically eaten with a fork and knife.
15. The world's most expensive pizza oven costs over $60,000 and is made by Marra Forni.
16. The world's largest pizza delivery company, Domino's Pizza, delivers over 1 million pizzas per day.
17. In France, they have a pizza called "Flammekeuche" or "Tarte Flambee" that is topped with bacon, onions, and sour cream.
18. The world's most expensive pizza seasoning grinder is made by Peugeot and costs over $60.
19. In Australia, they have a pizza called "the Aussie" which is topped with tomato sauce, cheese, bacon, egg, and pineapple.
20. The world's most expensive pizza box is made by Pizza Hut and is made of 24-karat gold.
21. In the United States, the first pizzeria was opened in New York City in 1905 by Gennaro Lombardi.
22. The world's largest pizza museum, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, features over 1,000 pizza-related items.
23. The first online pizza order was placed in 1994 from a Pizza Hut website.
24. The world's most expensive pizza stone is made by Soapstone and costs over $250.
25. In China, there is a pizza chain called Mr. Pizza that offers a variety of toppings, including corn, shrimp, and tofu.
26. The world's largest pizza box manufacturer is the New York-based company B & R Industries.
27. In 2014, a man in Ohio called 911 because he had eaten too much pizza and was having trouble breathing.
28. The world's most expensive pizza sauce is made by Los Angeles-based company Chef's Cut and costs $200 per jar. It is made with San Marzano tomatoes and 24-karat gold flakes.
29. In Japan, there is a pizza chain that offers a pizza topped with fried chicken, mayonnaise, and corn.
30. The world's largest pizza cutter measures over 8 feet long and weighs over 200 pounds.
31. The world's most expensive pizza cheese is made by Pule and costs over $600 per pound.
32. Pizza was introduced to the United States by Italian immigrants in the late 19th century.
33. The world's largest pizza box sculpture was created in Rome, Italy and used over 5,000 pizza boxes.
34. The highest-grossing independent pizza chain in the United States is Marco's Pizza, founded in 1978.
35. The world's most expensive pizza delivery fee was charged in 2014 in the United Kingdom, costing over $8,000.
36. Pizza was originally considered a peasant food in Italy, but it became popular among the upper classes after Queen Margherita tried it and declared it her favorite food.
37. The world's most expensive pizza toppings include white truffles, caviar, Kobe beef, foie gras and gold flakes.
38. In Russia, pizza is often topped with seafood such as shrimp and mussels.
39. The world's largest pizza cutter parade was held in New York in 2015 and included over 2,000 participants.
40. In 2010, the town of Naples in Italy attempted to trademark the pizza margherita, in order to protect its authenticity and prevent imitations.
41. The world's most expensive pizza delivery vehicle is a Lamborghini Huracan owned by a pizza chain in the United Kingdom.
42. According to a study, people who eat pizza regularly tend to have a higher intake of nutrients such as calcium, protein, and fiber compared to those who don't eat pizza.
43. The world's largest pizza box mural was created in California in 2015 and used over 2,000 pizza boxes.
44. In Argentina, there is a pizza-like dish called fugazza, which is made with a thick crust and topped with onions and cheese.
45. The world's most expensive pizza dough is made by the New York-based company Industry Kitchen and costs over $2,000 per pie.
46. The world's largest pizza delivery car is a 14-wheeled truck used by a pizza chain in Norway.
47. In 2013, a group of pizza enthusiasts in the U.S. successfully launched a pizza into space, using a weather balloon and a specially-designed capsule.
48. The world's largest pizza cutter cake was created in Wisconsin in 2015 and used over 500 pizza cutters.
49. In some parts of the world, such as Brazil and Australia, pizza is often eaten with a knife and fork rather than being eaten by hand.
50. The world's most expensive pizza pepperoni is made by the New York-based company Hometown Sausage Kitchen and costs over $50 per pound.
51. In Japan, you can order a pizza with a crust made out of Kit Kat bars.
52. The world's largest pizza cutting contest was held in California in 2015 and featured over 100 contestants.
53. The first pizza delivery service in the United States was started in 1889 by a pizzeria in New York City called "Salvatore's".
54. The world's longest pizza was made in California in 2017 and measured over 6,000 feet long.
55. In the United States, approximately 3 billion pizzas are sold each year.
56. The world's most expensive pizza cheese blend is made by the Italian company Caseificio Primavera and costs over $4,000 per pound.
57. In Sweden, kebab pizza is a popular variety that includes toppings like kebab meat, onions, and chili sauce.
58. The world's largest pizza festival is held annually in Naples, Italy and features over 500 pizzerias.
59. The world's most expensive pizza flour is made by the Italian company Caputo and costs over $50 per bag.
60. Pizza is so popular in the United States that there is an entire month dedicated to it. October is National Pizza Month in the U.S.
61. The world's most expensive pizza delivery bag is made by the Italian company Fendi and costs over $1,000.
62. In Italy, there is a pizza called "Pizza al taglio" which means "pizza by the slice" and is sold in rectangular shapes.
63. The world's largest pizza party was held in Italy in 2017 and featured over 4,000 pizzas.
64. The record for the most pizzas made in one hour is 1,141 and was set by a team in Italy in 2017.
65. The first real-world transaction made with Bitcoin was for two Papa John's pizzas in 2010. The cost was 10,000 Bitcoins, which would be worth millions of dollars today.
66. In Turkey, there is a pizza-like dish called pide, which is made with a boat-shaped dough and topped with various ingredients.
67. The world's largest pizza vending machine is located in Italy and can make a fresh pizza in under three minutes.
68. Dan Janssen, a resident of Maryland in the United States, reportedly consumed only pizza for 25 years. According to Janssen, he ate roughly 10,000 pizzas during that time.
69. The world's most expensive pizza delivery uniform is made by the Italian company Prada and costs over $1,500.
70. Pizza has been around for over a thousand years, with its origins tracing back to ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Egyptians.
71. The world's largest pizza box was created in Italy in 2012 and measured over 130 square meters (about 1,400 square feet).
72. In Egypt, they have a pizza-like dish called "feteer" that is made with a flaky pastry and filled with various ingredients such as cheese and meat.
73. The world's largest pizza oven was built in the United States in 2017 and can cook up to 6,000 pizzas per day.
74. In the United States, there are over 70,000 pizzerias, making pizza a $46 billion industry.
75. The first pizza oven was invented in 1889 by Raffaele Esposito, the same pizzaiolo who made the first Margherita pizza.
76. The world's largest pizza billboard was created in Dubai in 2013 and measured over 130 feet long and 25 feet wide.
77. In 2017, a delivery driver in Delaware was caught on camera eating a customer's pizza while still in the delivery car.
78. The world's first pizza vending machine was invented in Italy in 2009.
79. The average American eats about 23 pounds of pizza each year.
80. In 2013, a man tried to sue Domino's Pizza for $1,000,000 because their website didn't have a "pizza tracker" function that worked correctly.
81. The world's most expensive pizza cutter set is made by the Italian company Mepra and costs over $1,500.
82. Pizza Hut once delivered a pizza to the International Space Station in 2001, making it the first pizza to be delivered to space.
83. In the United States, approximately 3 billion pizzas are sold each year.
84. The world's largest pizza box pyramid was created in India in 2017 and consisted of over 100,000 pizza boxes.
85. The world's most expensive pizza seasoning is made by Gustiamo and costs over $50 per jar.
86. In the Middle Ages, people in Naples, Italy used to add cheese and tomatoes on top of their focaccia, which is considered to be the origin of modern pizza.
87. The world's largest pizza topping is a pepperoni slice that measures over 100 feet in diameter and was made in Canada in 2017.
88. The world's most expensive pizza server is made by Christofle and costs over $1,200.
89. In South Korea, there is a pizza topped with sweet potato and honey, called "honey butter potato pizza".
90. The world's most expensive pizza topping is Beluga caviar, which costs over $300 per ounce.
91. Pizza was not always considered an Italian dish. The ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians all had similar flatbreads that were topped with herbs, cheese, and other toppings.
92. The Hawaiian pizza, which is topped with ham and pineapple, was actually invented in Canada by a Greek immigrant named Sam Panopoulos.
93. The largest pizza chain in the world by number of locations is Pizza Hut, with over 18,000 restaurants worldwide.
94. In the US, approximately 350 slices of pizza are eaten every second.
95. At least once a month, 93% of Americans place an order for pizza.
96. Major sports events and game days see the highest consumption of pizza.
97. The popularity of pizza in the US surged after World War II.
98. In some countries, such as India and Pakistan, vegetarian pizza is more popular than meat toppings.
99. In 2019, a man in Australia successfully used pizza as a form of ID to enter a bar.
100. Pizza has become so popular that there is now a World Pizza Championship held every year in Italy, featuring pizza makers from around the world.
101. In Brazil, pizza is often eaten with ketchup or hot sauce as a condiment.
102. The world's largest pizza chain by revenue is Domino's Pizza, with over $16 billion in annual sales.
103. In Italy, there are strict rules about what can be considered a true Neapolitan pizza, including the type of flour, tomatoes, and cheese used.
104. In some parts of Italy, it is believed that adding pineapple to pizza is a sin.
105. The world's largest collection of pizza boxes is owned by Scott Wiener, who has over 1,000 boxes from around the world.
106. In the 16th century, people believed that eating pizza could cause leprosy.
107. In 2016, a pizzeria in New York City created a pizza with 101 different cheeses, breaking the Guinness World Record for the most varieties of cheese on a pizza.