American Cheese was Invented by Kraft
American cheese is unique around the world for its peculiar, almost rubbery texture. This is a result of its special production process, which was invented by James L Kraft (the founder of Kraft cheese, believe it or not), who set out to create a cheese that wouldn’t spoil when being transported across the American countryside.
Andrew Jackson Once Threw a Giant Cheese Party in the White House
In 1835, a farmer presented Andrew Jackson with an enormous 1400lb cheddar cheese. Two years later, after allowing it to mature, Jackson threw an enormous cheese party at the White House for George Washington’s birthday. According to historian Albert Marrin: “Oh, what a glorious day for cheese! Carpets grew slippery with cheese. Pockets filled with wedges of cheese. ‘All you heard was cheese; all you smelled was cheese,’ a guest reported.”