Knowledge: There are over 40 different geometric shapes while pasta has over 310 forms.

Conversation:
I love pasta. Havent had it in a while.
Pasta is an Italian staple, for sure.
How long has pasta been around?
Pasta's first reference is from 1154 in Sicily.
Wow, that long ago. What really is pasta, anyway?
It's usually a noodle made from durum wheat flour that is mixed with eggs or water, then formed into shapes and boiled, or baked.
Are there different types of pasta?
Yes, there are two main types, dried and fresh.
That's cool. I'd like to make fresh ones someday. How many different shapes of pasta are there?

Response: Ah sure, pasta has over 310 forms.