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15 Beloved Foods Americans Mistakenly Believe They Invented

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Story by Rob Carroll
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America's favorite dishes may actually have roots overseas, shattering myths about the country's culinary invention prowess.
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  • Beloved American foods like apple pie, cheesecake, and peanut butter were actually invented in other countries before making their way to the U.S.
  • Fried chicken, a quintessential American dish, was being served in other nations long before it hit American menus.
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