Random facts

-In 2005 an estimated 11, 000, 000 (11 million) tonnes of factory-made french fries were produced around the world.
-In total, Americans eat over 2, 000, 000 (2 million) tonnes of french fries annually.
-Some people claim that the 'french' in french fry refers to the process of cutting the potatoes (to 'french' something means 'to cut into thin strips').
-Around 7% of french fries made in the United States are used by McDonald's.

Info from: http://www.foodreference.com/html/ffrenchfries.html

-Belgium, France, and Spain all claim to have invented the french fry.
-Some names for french fries include: 'thick-cut fries', 'shoestring fries', 'jojo fries', 'crinkle fries', and 'curly fries'.

Info from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_fries

MOST OBVIOUS FACT: French fries are made from potatoes!!! XD