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By the numbers

By: Jacque Bland and Tara Palmeri
Washington Examiner
10/08/09 11:00 PM EDT

Today is World Egg Day, so in honor of the incredible, edible breakfast (or lunch ... or dinner) food, here are some numbers to chew on.

75

The number of billions of eggs produced by egg-laying birds per year in the United States.

10

The percentage of the world's supply of eggs made in the U.S.

70

The number of calories in one large egg ... making it figure-friendly for everybody.

Source: incredibleegg.org




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