Strudels were inspired by baklava, and 28 other delicious dessert facts

Did you know strudel's invention was inspired by baklava, and popsicles were invented by an 11-year-old?

Those are just two of the 29 delicious dessert facts in this week's video from our sister site, Mental Floss. John Green presents a variety of tasty facts you probably didn't know, but we can't promise the video won't make you hungry.

Some of the other interesting facts include the controversial origins of the banana split — two different towns claim they invented the delicacy. And yes, Green does explain the difference between macarons and macaroons. Check out all of the facts in the video below. --Meghan DeMaria

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