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

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

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Meghan DeMaria

Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.