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How a Tire Company Became the Boss of Fine Dining: The Michelin Star Story

How a Tire Company Became the Boss of Fine Dining: The Michelin Star Story

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Did you know the world’s most famous food award — the Michelin Star — was created by a tire company? Yep! In this unbelievable true story, Bryan breaks down how two brothers in 1900 France changed the entire culinary world… all because they wanted people to drive more and wear out their tires.

Kids will discover:

  • Why the first Michelin Guide was created

  • How ⭐, ⭐⭐, and ⭐⭐⭐ restaurants came to be

  • What mystery inspectors actually do

  • Why chefs train for years just to earn a single star

Packed with fun facts, weird history, and delicious surprises, this episode proves that even the simplest idea can change the world.

Next episode: The Christmas Truce of World War I — one of the most heartwarming moments in history.

Perfect for kids ages 7–12 who love surprising history, strange inventions, and stories that make you say, “WHOA… no way!”

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