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00:00Did you know that Pad Thai was born out of necessity during the World War II?
00:04Today, let's take a quick trip back in time.
00:06During the war, Thailand faced a major food crisis.
00:09Rice prices soared, and the country needed a solution.
00:12To unite people and reduce rice consumption,
00:14Prime Minister Phibunsongkhram introduced a new dish to the nation.
00:19Pad Thai
00:20Pad Thai started as a clever wartime solution,
00:23but little did anyone know it would soon become a global sensation.
00:27From a humble beginning, Pad Thai has evolved into a culinary icon
00:31that tells the powerful story of Thailand's history and culture.
00:36Today, Pad Thai is so popular that it's even in the Alfred dictionary.
00:40A word used worldwide just like pizza or tacos.
00:44And Pad Thai even made it into Ariana Grande's song relics.
00:48What a phenomenon!
00:49Give this video a thumbs up if you love Pad Thai.