Quiz: How Much Do You Really Know About Peanut Butter?

Around the turn of the century, however, automated peanut farming became possible with the introduction of labor-saving farm machinery. This meant that it was now possible to automate virtually the entire process, from planting to finished product, and the "peanut revolution" began in ernest.


Photo: Australian Broadcasting System

In this day and age, with peanuts a commonplace (and some would say essential) ingredient in candy, and consumed by the ton in peanut butter and everything else under the sun, it's difficult to imagine a time when none of these things were possible.

At the ripe old age of 71, I still love mixing peanut butter and honey (half and half) for sandwiches (open face, thank you), and still enjoy peanut butter and apricot jam sandwiches almost on a daily basis.

While spreading peanut butter (crunchy) on my toast this morning, I realized that I was compelled to create a lens on the subject. With this page, I have done my best to conjure up 25 obscure facts with which I hope to confound you.

Enjoy.

Ever wonder where the term "Peanut Gallery" comes from? The term became popular in the late 19th century and referred to the rear or uppermost seats in a theater, which were also the cheapest seats. People seated in such a gallery were able to throw peanuts, a common food at theaters, at those seated below them. It also applied to the first row of seats in a movie theater, for the occupants of those seats could throw peanuts at the stage, stating their displeasure with the performance. (National Peanut Board)

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