Interesting statistics compiled by Andrea Dickson of Wisebread:
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
- 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
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
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