Something that occured to me last night as I was cooking dinner:
Why are spaghetti noodles all the same length, regardless of manufacturer? Is there some commission in Italy that decrees the size and shapes of pasta? I can't even find this information on the internet anywhere, though I did find out that the BBC ran a hoax story about spaghetti trees in Switzerland, and that in the 13th century, the pope set quality standards for pasta (at least the current pope is addressing important issues like that fiend Harry Potter).
This blog began as a description of our life in Al Ain, UAE (United Arab Emirates). Brn worked at the UAE University Libraries Deanship for three years and Bss homeschooled our four children, D, B, P, and O. After returning to the the USA for five years, we are living in Abu Dhabi now.
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I don't know the answer, but do know that "spaghetti" literally means "a length of cord". Perhaps there was at some time a standard length for cord.
So, how long is a piece of spaghetti?
I think because it's just the correct length toswirl around the fork? don't u think?
Thanks for all the comments. I think that spaghetti is about 26 cm.
I went to the MARKET today. Then i got a HAIRCUT. Then I PICKED MY NOSE.
Ease off the capitals dude
that is too funny you mentioned the story about spaghetti growing on trees! i saw that when i was little and thought for a long time that was where spaghetti came from! my dad thought it did too!
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