0_Apprentice
I love pizza so much I could eat it every day
1_Wizard
Well, it's one of the most popular foods in the world, so you're not alone. But I wouldn't recommend every day, because each pizza is at least 2000 calories.
0_Apprentice
Good point. Is pizza Italian?
1_Wizard
Yes it is. The original term is Latin, and comes from a small Italian town called Gaeta. The modern dish we eat today, however, was invented in Naples.
0_Apprentice
Has it been around a long time?
1_Wizard
Well, the term was coined in the 10th century, so that's quite a while ago, but since the definition can be so loose, it's hard to actually say.
0_Apprentice
How is the term translated, if at all?
1_Wizard
The word is most likely derived from Byzantine Greek πίττα, meaning "cake" or "pie." Which makes sense, obviously.
0_Apprentice
Now I'm hungry and want pizza. I wonder what is the most popular toppings people put on theirs.
1_Wizard
Of the different vegetables, meats, and cheeses out there, I think Mozzarella, pepperoni, and sausage are probably the top choices.