FHSTheFlash The Flash Volume 54, Issue 3 May 2014 | Page 14

Differences United States Language: English Food Fact: 252 million pounds of pizza are eaten a year and 1.2 billion pounds of potato chips are eaten every year. Religion: Christianity Mexico Language: Spanish Food Fact: Known for its range of flavors and spices. Tacos, burritos and enchiladas. Religion: 95% of the population is affiliated with Roman Catholicism. Brazil Language: Portuguese Food Fact: Consists of much fish, meat, tropical rice, and beans. Religion: Roman Catholic Around the World Ireland Language: Gaelige (Irish), English Food Fact: Most foods use simple, basic ingredients Religion: Roman Catholic China Language: Mandarin, Jin, Wu, and Gan are all spoken in China Food Fact: silken tofu, grass jelly are common foods. Religion: Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism are major religions. Tanzania Language: Over 120 languages; mostly Bantu, a category of over 535 languages and dialects that are spoken throughout Africa. Food Fact: Variety of fruits and vegetables, meat and milk products Religion: Islam and Christianity