Hot Dog! 6 Fun Facts about America’s Favorite Meal

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Since it was first introduced to the public, the hot dog has transformed into an American icon. This coveted cuisine has made its way into the hearts

and stomachs of billions of people around the world, from backyard barbecues to major sporting

events.

Get to know America’s favorite meal and add some value to your hot dog franchise – take a look at

some fun facts.

Topics of Discussion1. Americans Eat 20 Billion Hot Dogs Each

Year2. In 1939, President FDR Served Hot Dogs to

the British Monarchy3. Hot Dogs Were on Apollo 11’s Menu on

the Moon4. Hot Dogs Originated in Europe a Very Long

Time Ago5. Germany and Vienna Still Battle for

Ownership of the Original Hot Dog6. Mustard for Maturity, Ketchup for Kids

1. According to the National Hot Dogs and Sausage Council, we consume an

estimated 20 billion hot dogs every year in the United States. In 2012, about 95

million of these were eaten in Los Angeles alone. About 20 million are

served at Major League Baseball (MLB) games across the nation, and about 95

percent of U.S. homes serve hot dogs as meals.

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2. In June of 1939, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth made their first-ever visit to the United States. How were they accommodated? A picnic at Hyde Park, the estate of president Franklin D. Roosevelt. The menu? Hot dogs! This historic picnic even made the cover of that week’s edition of

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3. In 1969, Apollo 11 made its successful voyage to the moon. We all know that Neil

Armstrong took the first steps on the moon. But what you may not know is that

thermo-stabilized hot dogs were on the menu during this voyage, making them one

of the first foods eaten in space! Other foods included thermo-stabilized cheddar

cheese, dehydrated chicken salad, and bacon cubes.

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