Here are some fun facts about French fries: 1. Not actually French: French fries are believed to have originated in Belgium. Villagers along the Meuse River fried potatoes when the river froze and fishing wasn’t possible. 2. Name origin: The term "French fries" comes from the French style of cutting potatoes into thin strips (frenched) and frying them. 3. World War I connection: American soldiers stationed in Belgium during WWI called them "French fries" because French was the local language. 4. Longest fry: The Guinness World Record for the longest French fry is 34 inches (86.3 cm)! 5. Fast-food favorites: McDonald’s sells around 9 million pounds of fries globally every day. 6. National French Fry Day: Celebrated annually on July 13th, it's a day to indulge in this crispy treat. 7. Curly fries invention: Curly fries were reportedly invented in the 1980s, adding a fun twist to the classic fry. 8. Cheese + fries = magic: Canada’s famous poutine is made with fries, cheese curds, and gr