Average American eats 8.5 lbs of pickles a year , according to Dept . of Agriculture . Southern state treat : Dill pickles served for dipping in Kool - Aid . Curious , bizarre and storied state symbols . Philly Eagles players said the juice helped them beat Dallas Cowboys in 2000 . Christopher Columbus and Napoleon were fans of pickle juice .
Average American eats 8.5 lbs of pickles a year , according to Dept . of Agriculture . Southern state treat : Dill pickles served for dipping in Kool - Aid . Philly Eagles players said the juice helped them beat Dallas Cowboys in 2000 . Christopher Columbus and Napoleon were fans of pickle juice .