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*In parts of southern [[Europe]] whelks are thought to be an aphrodisiac.
*In parts of southern [[Europe]] whelks are thought to be an aphrodisiac.
*[[Queen Victoria]] of [[England]] was said to be fond of whelks. Other whelk fans include the singer [[Madonna]] and former First Lady [[Nancy Regan]]
*[[Queen Victoria]] of [[England]] was said to be fond of whelks. Other whelk fans include the singer [[Madonna]] and former First Lady [[Nancy Reagan]]
*Another name for whelk in the [[United States]] is ''scungilli''. The name is an Italian-American corruption of the [[Neapolitan]] word, sconciglio.
*Another name for whelk in the [[United States]] is ''scungilli''. The name is an Italian-American corruption of the [[Neapolitan]] word, sconciglio.