5 ways to get your bacon fix on National Bacon Day

8 , Mouthwatering Facts , About Bacon.Whether you fry it up in the morning orprefer it as a candle scent, bacon is universallyloved for its delicious taste and smell. .In honor of National Bacon Day on Dec. 30,here are eight mouthwatering facts about bacon.1. , Bacon is one of the world’s oldest processed meats, dating back to 1500 BCE.2. , In ancient Rome, bacon was called “petaso” and was traditionally eaten with figs, pepper sauce and wine. .3. , John Harris opened the first bacon factory in 1770 in Wiltshire, England. .4. , The phrase “bringing home the bacon” originated in 12th century England, when churches rewarded husbands with bacon for having an argument-free marriage. .5. , During Word War II, rendered bacon fat was used to create glycerin, which in turn was used to create bombs and gunpowder.6. , The 1992 Hardee’s Frisco Burger revitalized the popularity of bacon and set the stage for future bacon-ized burgers.7. , The average American consumes upwards of 18 pounds of bacon annually. .8. , Camp Bacon is a five-day camp held every year in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It features speakers, cooking classes and other bacon-related activities.