Where did the name Wendy come from?
The name Wendy was made up for the book "Peter Pan."
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Who invented milk chocolate?
Daniel Peter invented milk chocolate in 1875 using condensed milk developed by Henri Nestlé.
What was Saint Peter's original name?
Saint Peter's original name was Simon. Jesus gave him the name Cephas, or Peter, which means "rock."
What was Saint Peter's job?
Before becoming a disciple of Jesus, Saint Peter was a fisherman on the Sea of Galilee.
Who was the first pope?
The Catholic Church considers Saint Peter the first pope.
Is Saint Peter buried under St. Peter's Basilica?
St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City is built over what Catholic tradition holds to be Saint Peter's tomb, and in 1968 Pope Paul VI announced that bones found there were believed to be his.
How many times did Peter deny Jesus?
According to the Gospels, Peter denied knowing Jesus three times before the rooster crowed.
Why are keys a symbol of Saint Peter?
Saint Peter is often shown holding keys, and crossed keys appear on the Vatican's coat of arms.
Why is Saint Peter shown at the gates of heaven?
In popular culture, Saint Peter is often pictured as the gatekeeper at the pearly gates of heaven.
When is the feast of Saints Peter and Paul?
Saints Peter and Paul share a feast day on June 29.
Which Russian city is named after Saint Peter?
St. Petersburg, Russia, is named after Saint Peter, the patron saint of its founder, Peter the Great.
Who is the patron saint of fishermen?
Saint Peter is the patron saint of fishermen.
Did Michelangelo design St. Peter's Basilica?
Michelangelo designed the dome of St. Peter's Basilica.