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Hot Dog Facts:

• Hot Dogs and REAL Dogs: Originally called "dachshund sausages" in 19th century Germany!
• Forget Independence Day: July is National Hot Dog Month!
• The Real Billionaires: Americans eat about 20 billion hot dogs each year!
• The World's Longest Hot Dog: The longest hot dog ever made was over 668 feet long and was created in 2017 at a fair in Tokyo, Japan.
• Hot Dogs in Space: Astronauts have taken hot dogs to space! NASA included them in space missions as a fun, easy-to-eat snack.
• Hot Dog Season: In the U.S., "hot dog season" runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day, when Americans consume about 7 billion hot dogs!
• Top Hot Dog City: Los Angeles is considered the hot dog capital of the U.S., with more hot dogs consumed there annually than in any other city.
• Origin of the Name: It’s rumored that hot dogs were named "dachshund sausages" by German immigrants, but the name was changed to "hot dogs" due to a New York cartoonist.
• Ketchup Controversy: Many purists believe ketchup has no place on a hot dog! The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council says adults should stick to mustard.
• Competitive Eating: The annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4th sees contestants eating dozens of hot dogs in just 10 minutes!
• World Record Eater: Joey Chestnut holds the record, having eaten 76 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes at Nathan's 2021 contest.
• Hot Dog University: There’s a Hot Dog University in Chicago where people learn to run hot dog carts and stands.
• How They're Made: Most hot dogs are made from a blend of beef and pork, ground and stuffed into casings, then smoked and fully cooked.
• National Hot Dog Day: Celebrated on the third Wednesday in July each year, it honors the joy of hot dogs!
• New York Style: New Yorkers typically enjoy their hot dogs with mustard, sauerkraut, and onions.
• Chicago Style: Chicago-style hot dogs come “dragged through the garden,” with mustard, relish, onions, tomatoes, pickles, and sport peppers—no ketchup allowed!
• World's Most Expensive Hot Dog: Tokyo Dog in Seattle once sold a hot dog for $169, topped with wagyu beef, foie gras, shaved truffles, and caviar.
• Hot Dog Packaging: Hot dogs are often sold in packs of 10, but buns usually come in packs of 8. This mismatch has puzzled people for years!
• First at a Ballpark: Hot dogs made their debut at baseball stadiums in 1893 at the St. Louis Browns' ballpark.
• Hot Dogs & WWII: During WWII, the term "frankfurter" fell out of favor, and "hot dog" became more popular in the U.S.
• Hot Dog in Films: Hot dogs are prominently featured in movies like "Dirty Harry" and even a whole animated movie, "Sausage Party."
• Top Hot Dog Consumers: The average American eats about 70 hot dogs per year!
• Hot Dog Varieties: Beyond the traditional beef or pork, you can find vegan hot dogs, turkey dogs, and even fish dogs!