There are many mysteries in life that many of us cannot explain. But when we don’t have the answers to unsolved mysteries, it is human nature to fill in the blanks the best way we know how. This can lead to many commonly accepted truths that are not rooted in truth at all. Interestingly enough, we have deemed many things as common knowledge without taking a second thought as to why an idea or opinion became common in the first place. Do you ever wonder how much of what you thought was true is really all based on inaccuracies? Read on to learn about 6 things that don’t come from where you think.
Mongolian Beef is actually Taiwanese
Mongolian Beef is a popular dish that is common at many Chinese restaurants. It is made from flank steak and paired with a sweet ginger, garlic soy sauce base. What many don’t know is that Mongolian Beef is actually a Taiwainese dish. It is only named for the Mongolian barbeque chafing dish it’s cooked in, and not the actual origin itself — which is Taiwan.
German Chocolate is actually an American creation
There is so much deliciousness associated with the name German chocolate, and also the country with the same name. It is the main ingredient for one of the most popular cakes: the German chocolate cake. But did you know that the term “German chocolate,” did not originate with the country, but with a man named Sam German? German created this sweet chocolate in America in 1852, and it was originally called “German’s chocolate.” Later when a Texan woman made it popular in a homemade cake recipe, the Dallas newspaper reprinted it as simply “German chocolate.” And the rest is history.
