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Pickles have been around for over 4,000 years and were a staple in many ancient civilizations. In fact, Cleopatra, the famous ancient Egyptian queen, swore that pickles were the key to her beauty! A TIMELESS TREAT BIG DILLS Check out some record- breaking pickles: Calcium: strengthens your bones and teeth. Vitamin K: slows down bleeding so cuts and scrapes can heal. "How camest thou in this pickle?" Picklefest is the largest pickle festival in Canada. Held in Toronto, ON, and Vancouver, BC, the celebration includes pickle- themed food and competitions! Some pickles are high in sodium or sugar and should be eaten in moderation. Using the phrase "in a pickle" to describe a tricky situation was first done by Shakespeare in his play The Tempest. Largest serving of pickled vegetables (United Arab Emirates, 2013). 1,579 kg (3,481 lbs.) 23 Most mini pickles eaten in one minute (United Kingdom, 2020). Largest jar of pickles (Turkey, 2018). 1.5 x 1.1 m (4 ft., 11 in. x 3 ft., 7 in.) owlkids.com 17