National Escargot Day

On this May 24 holiday, let’s go out and eat some snails. It’s considered a delicacy by some. For many others, the thought of feasting on snails is just too yucky. So, you might satisfy your urge to participate in this day by learning more about them.

Fun Facts

• Snails race around at 0.0004 miles an hour.
• France is the largest consumers of escargot. They consume over 40,000 metric tons a year.