1. First Ice Cream Cone: In 1904, at the St. Louis World's Fair, the first ice cream cone was invented when an ice cream vendor collaborated with a waffle vendor to create the edible ice cream cone.
2. Ice Cream Origins: Ice cream's roots can be traced back to ancient China, where over 2,000 years ago, people enjoyed a frozen mixture of milk and rice as a dessert.
3. Guinness World Record: Italy set a Guinness World Record in 2018 by creating the largest ice cream cone ever made, standing over 10 feet tall and requiring over 330 pounds of ice cream to fill!
4. Brain Freeze Explanation: The sensation of "brain freeze" happens when cold ice cream touches the roof of your mouth, causing blood vessels to constrict and then rapidly dilate, resulting in a sharp headache-like sensation.
5. Top Ice Cream Flavors: In the United States, the most popular ice cream flavors are vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry, making them beloved choices among ice cream enthusiasts.