Wednesday, July 04, 2007

Did you know how many hot dogs are consumed on July 4th?

Interesting statistics compiled by Andrea Dickson of Wisebread:


  • Number of hot dogs to be consumed on July 4th: 150 million - More hot dogs are eaten in July than any other month of the year, which is why it is designated National Hot Dog Month.
  • Amount of chicken purchased in the week leading up to July 4th: 700 million pounds
  • Amount of red meat/pork purchased in the week leading up to July 4th: 190 million pounds
  • Percentage of American households with outdoor grills: 87
  • Amount of fireworks sold to individuals for personal celebrations in 2006: 252 million pounds
  • Amount of fireworks sold to cities and municipalities for public celebrations last year: 25 million pounds
  • Amount of fireworks sold to individuals for personal celebrations in 2000: 102 million pounds
  • Total dollar amount spent on fireworks in 2007: 900 million dollars
  • Total dollar amount spent on fireworks in 2000: 350 million dollars
  • Percentage of fireworks sales that take place in late June and early July: 80
  • Number of people injured by fireworks in 2006: 9,200
  • Dollar amount of fireworks imported to the US from China in 2006: 212 million
  • Dollar amount of American flags imported into the US from China in 2006: 5 million
Phew....wow a lot of number crunching !

How did the hot dog get its name?

The term "hot dog" is credited to sports cartoonist Tad Dorgan. At a 1901 baseball game at the Polo Grounds in New York, vendors began selling hot dachsund sausages in rolls.


Do I spread my condiment on the meat or on the bread?

Always dress the dog and not the bun




HAPPY JULY 4TH !

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