7. Potato Chips
In 1853, Chef George Crum, also known as George Speck, worked at Moon’s Lake House in Saratoga Springs, New York. A customer repeatedly sent back his French fries, complaining they were too thick and soggy. Frustrated, Crum sliced potatoes as thinly as possible, fried them until crisp, and salted them heavily, expecting the customer to be displeased. To his surprise, the customer loved them, and soon other patrons requested the same. These crispy slices became known as “Saratoga Chips,” marking the accidental creation of the potato chip (britannica.com).
