Let’s get weird. Garlic is older than your favorite religion. It was fed to pyramid builders in ancient Egypt to give them super strength.
Is Garlic a Vegetable? Botanical Facts for Cooks
Olympic athletes in ancient Greece chewed it before competitions. Imagine smelling that in a stadium. Phew.
It was also used as currency. You could pay your rent with garlic. Try that with a head of lettuce today.
The Vampire Connection
Why vampires? The myth probably started because garlic is powerful. It’s antimicrobial and keeps away bad bugs.
Medieval people saw it fight disease, so they figured it could fight the undead. A logical leap, honestly.
Also, vampires are snobs. They probably just hated the stink. Can you blame them?
