In the sweltering deserts of Ancient Egypt, the chip was born from the tears of the gods. It is said that the great Pharaoh Khufu, builder of the Great Pyramid, was so moved by the suffering of his people that he wept tears of gold and onyx, which fell upon the sands like a celestial shower of chips.
The people, inspired by their leader's tears, fashioned these chips into small, crunchy vessels, perfect for snacking on dates and sipping sweet honeyed wine. And so, the chip, as we know it today, was born.
As the centuries passed, the chip spread throughout the land, becoming a staple of Egyptian cuisine. The pharaohs, wise rulers that they were, recognized the chip's potential and encouraged its growth, even going so far as to establish the first chip factory in the great city of Thebes.
But the chip's rise to power was not without its challenges. The pesky Greeks, with their olive oil and their philosophy, threatened to usurp the chip's throne. The chip, however, was not one to be underestimated, and it fought back with its mighty flavor and crunch.