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Ice cream was invented in China over 4,000 years ago

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The first ice cream parlor in the United States opened in 1776 in New York City.

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The most popular ice cream flavor in the world is vanilla.

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The United States is the world's largest consumer of ice cream, followed by China and Italy.

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The average American eats about 22 pounds of ice cream per year.

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There are over 1,000 different flavors of ice cream available in the world.

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The most expensive ice cream in the world is Golden Opulence Sundae, which costs $1,000.

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July is National Ice Cream Month.