KFC Krazy: 10 Finger Lickin' Facts You Didn't Know!

 Get ready to have your Colonel Sanders knowledge blown away with these 10 finger lickin' good facts about everyone's favorite fried chicken chain, KFC! From the Colonel's secret herbs and spices to the craziest menu items around the world, you're in for a wild ride. So grab your spork (yes, spork!), settle in, and get ready to learn some KFC trivia that's guaranteed to impress your friends and family.

1. The Colonel wasn't always a Colonel.

Believe it or not, the iconic Colonel Sanders wasn't actually a colonel! He was awarded the honorary title by the Kentucky governor in recognition of his contributions to the state's tourism industry. But hey, "Colonel Sanders" just has a ring to it, doesn't it?

2. The secret recipe is a closely guarded secret.

The 11 herbs and spices that make up the Colonel's famous recipe are a closely guarded secret. The recipe is kept in a vault at KFC headquarters, and only a handful of people know it in its entirety. Talk about top-secret!

3. KFC has a museum.

That's right, there's an actual KFC museum in Louisville, Kentucky! It's dedicated to the history of the brand and features exhibits on everything from the Colonel's life to the evolution of the KFC bucket.

4. KFC has some seriously strange menu items around the world.

While we're used to fried chicken and mashed potatoes, KFC menus in other countries get a little...weird. In Japan, you can try KFC's Gravy Rice Bowl, and in the Philippines, there's the Cheesy Bacon LoveRice. We're not sure we'd try these, but hey, to each their own!

5. KFC has its own video game.

In 1991, KFC released a video game called Colonel Sanders in KFC Colonel's Crusade! It was a side-scrolling platformer where the Colonel had to battle vegetables and other enemies to collect chicken recipes. Let's just say it wasn't a critical darling, but it's definitely a unique piece of KFC history.

6. KFC has been in space.

In 2013, KFC sent a bucket of fried chicken to the International Space Station. The astronauts reported that it tasted even better in zero gravity! We're not sure how they managed to eat it without making a mess, but that's some next-level finger lickin'.

7. KFC has a charity foundation.

The KFC Foundation supports education and community development programs around the world. So next time you enjoy a bucket of KFC, you can feel good knowing that you're also supporting a good cause.

8. There's a KFC-themed hotel.

If you're a true KFC fanatic, you can stay at the KFC Eleven Herbs and Spices Hotel in Las Vegas. The hotel features KFC-themed décor, a rooftop pool with views of the Strip, and even a KFC spa. Just don't expect a complimentary bucket of chicken in your room!

9. KFC has been used in movies and TV shows.

KFC has made appearances in everything from Seinfeld to The Hangover. It's even been the subject of a documentary called "The Colonel." Who knew fried chicken could be so pop culture-worthy?