Discover the Delicious World of Pie: Top 5 Fun Facts You Won't Believe!

1. Magpie-inspired Hairstyles

In a delightful twist of fate, Waardenburg's syndrome grants its carriers a hairstyle reminiscent of a legendary '80s pop star: featuring none other than the black and white magpie as their stylist! Lo and behold: "Piebald" is a term that owes its origin to the French word "pie" (meaning magpie) and the Welsh word "bald" (meaning a white streak on the forehead), aptly describing the signature forelock of white, surrounded by darker hair, found in individuals with this intriguing genetic peculiarity.
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2. Surprise Bird-filled Pies

Ever wondered why the song's sixpence pie had four-and-twenty blackbirds ready to take flight and not a chunk of steak and ale? Well, hold on to your mince pies and marvel at this ancient culinary revelation: Back in the 16th century, English cooks hid live birds as the pièce de résistance inside pies, delighting unsuspecting banquet guests as the avian surprise made its grand escape upon slicing into the pastry.
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3. Medieval Sushi Fusion

Fish pies: the medieval sushi fusion you never knew you needed! Picture your favorite aquatic critters swimming in a sea of dried fruit and dancing the spice tango with a hint of fiery galangal powder: this was a common Lenten season treat used by the wealthy as an opportunity to flex their taste buds on exotic spices during a time when meat was forbidden. Served in a charming bucket of dough consisting of flour, salt, and hot water, we're delighted that modern versions now add olive oil for that extra palate-pleasing experience.
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4. Humble Umble Pie Origins

Talk about getting a slice of humble pie: Umble pie, a savory medieval treat, was made from deer innards and eaten by lower classes or servants of nobility, since the highborn opted for the finer venison cuts, leaving the organ meat and other animal bits to be baked into a deliciously humble pie—the name "umble" being derived from the Norman French word "lumb" which means "loins."
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5. Pumpkin Pie: Thanksgiving Hero

In a land filled with a cornucopia of pies, where the choice of which round confections grace our tables could drive us plumb crazy, a seasonal hero emerges from the oven, saving our taste buds from indecision – a hero we like to call pumpkin pie: This hero's dominance can be observed during Thanksgiving week in America, where Nielsen Fresh reports that pumpkin pie sales rocket up to $90 million, outshining its humble cousins, apple and pecan. In fact, award-winning unique variations such as Orange Kissed Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie and Boo Pumpkin Pecan Maple Pie have cemented pumpkin pie's place in the esteemed annals of the American Pie Council National Pie Championships.
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