How did the pretzel save Vienna, Austria?

“Early one morning in 1510, while Viennese bakers were preparing the next day’s batch of pretzels, they heard an alarming noise. It was the sound of the Turkish army invading Vienna. The pretzel bakers quickly defended their ground and ambushed the invaders – saving their beloved Vienna from Turkish rule!”

http://www.auntieannes.com/aa_faq.aspx#FAQ_50

This reminds me of the famous pretzel incident involving our noble king george. Supposedly he was on the brink of choking to death on a bit of pretzel while somewhat inebriated and trying to mouth an unscripted coherent sentence. :)))

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