12" Pepperoni In London Restaurant Sets World Pizza Longevity Record
 

A pepperoni pizza sitting in a glass cabinet in London's Leicester Square has
set a new world longevity record for a pizza.

The pizza, which has one segment missing, is believed to have resided in the
cabinet for 850 days, or almost two and a half years.

It was made in 1999 by a chef at Dominiko's Cafe, a 24 hour snack bar popular
with tourists and people who are lost. It is believed the chef has since been
deported and is unaware of his pizza's legendary status.
 

   The record breaking pizza (bottom)
 

One slice of the pizza was sold on the first day it went on display, but it is
otherwise intact and still retains its original, bright colours thanks to its
protective layer of grease and the complete absence of any biodegradable
ingredients.

The old record was held by a 9 inch ham and mushroom which was displayed
in a North London kebab shop for 700 days before being sold.
 

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