Today is: National Hot Dog Day

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Hot dogs are a staple at July Fourth cookouts. In 2021, Americans spent more than $7.5 Billion on hot dogs and sausages in U.S. supermarkets, according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council.US Supermarkets
Hot dogs are a staple at July Fourth cookouts. In 2021, Americans spent more than $7.5 Billion on hot dogs and sausages in U.S. supermarkets, according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council.US Supermarkets

National Hot Dog Day celebrates the popular cooked sausage, which many times is eaten in a bun. Hot dogs gained in popularity in the United States in the early 20th century, and are similar to frankfurters and wieners, which take their names from Frankfurt, Germany, and Vienna, Austria. In the United States, hot dogs were traditionally sold at hot dog stands and carts, and were prominent in New York City, as well as Chicago. They have become a prominent part of American culture, and have been closely associated with baseball. Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest and the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile have also become cultural icons.

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