Photo by: iQoncept. Synergy, also known as synergism, refers to the combined effects produced by two or more parts, elements, or individuals. Simply stated, synergy results when the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. For example, two people can move a heavy load more easily than the two working individually can each move their half of the load. Synergy can be a positive or negative outcome of combined efforts.
One enduring origin story holds that French fries were invented by street vendors on the Pont Neuf bridge in Paris in 1789, just before the outbreak of the French revolution. However, a reference exists in France from 1775 to a few pieces of fried potato and to fried potatoes.
1 While the Belgians may or may not have invented the French fry, today, they do consume the most French fries per capita of any country in Europe. 2  In most of the English speaking world, thin cut and thick cut fries are called two different things, fries and chips, respectively.