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That's IXL.com slash smarted. Hello, smarty pants. Welcome to trusty trivia Thursday. Today we're sizzling, crisping and crunching into the smoky, savory world of bacon. Before we fry up some facts, a big crispy overseas shout out to Lucas Emanuel in Singapore. You wrote and told us that you love who's smarted because you learn something new every time you listen and you don't even have a favorite episode because they're all your favorites. Oh, that's what we love to hear smarty pants. Thanks for smarting with us. Okay, smarty pants. Let's get cooking. If you picked A, that answer is sizzling smart. Bacon typically comes from the pork belly, which is cured and cooked to crispy perfection. Question two, what process gives bacon its flavor before cooking? Is it A, freezing, B, curing or C, boiling? If you said B, you're on a roll. Bacon is cured with salt and sometimes smoked, which gives it that rich, savory flavor. You're off to a sizzling start, smarty pants. 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Is it a breakfast, b lunch or c dessert? If you said a, you're exactly right. Bacon is a classic breakfast favorite, often served with eggs, pancakes or toast. You're cooking up some great answers, smarty pants. Don't stop now. Stick around, we've got one final question ahead after this quick ad from our sponsors. Welcome back. We're talking all about bacon, one of the world's most beloved foods. Final question, why does bacon get crispy when cooked? Is it because a, water evaporates and fat renders? B, it freezes or C, it expands? If you picked a, that answer is crunch time correct. As bacon cooks, water evaporates and fat melts away, leaving behind that crispy texture we all love. You totally brought home the bacon, smarty pants. Want to learn more about bacon? Check out our bacon episode in the Who Smarted Archives. Catch you next week for another trusty trivia challenge.
