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Original Frankfurt
These sausages, Frankfurter Würstchen, were known since the 13th century and given to the people on the event of imperial coronations, starting with the coronation of Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor as King. -
First Hot Dog in America
It is believed that the very first hot dogs in America, were sold by a German immigrant out of a food cart in New York in the 1860s. -
First Hot Dog Stand
Around 1870, a German immigrant by the name of Charles Feltman opened the first hot dog stand on Coney Island. -
Chicago Fair
Millions of Hot Dogs are sold in America in a matter of a few days for the first time. This was one of the most sold Hot Dogs in one day ever. -
Hot Dog Gets Named
The Hot Dog was originally called 'dachshund sausages' but in 1900 it was changed to Hot Dog -
Hot Dog is Real Dog
In 1910 many Germans began to believe hot dogs were made of real dog/human fat. -
Hot Dogs in Stores
The first hot dogs start being sold in stores and being made in factories. -
Hot dog comes to Canada
Skinner's Restaurant, in Lockport, Manitoba, is reputed to be Canada's oldest hot dog outlet in continuous operation, founded in 1929 by Jim Skinner Sr. -
Biggest Factory
The biggest hot dog factory is Soloway Factory in Toronto. It is currently trading with Costco's dogs. -
Chilli Dog
The first Chili Dog came out in 1920. It was a regular hot dog that had been soaked and covered in chili. -
Skinless Hotdog
The Skinless Hot Dog was first introduced in 1925, everyone hated it.it was a regular hot dog that had been boiled until the skin ripped off. -
Mustard most popular
In the 30s mustard was proven to be the most popular condiment. over 95% of Americans were using mustard on their dogs. -
Danger Dog
A hot dog that has been wrapped in bacon and deep-fried. Originates from Mexico. -
First Hot Dog Contest
The first hot dog contest was held on July fourth, in Coney Island with thousands of hot dogs eaten. -
National Hot Dog Day
The first national hot dog day was held on July 15 1975. It has happened every July 15 since, and is held in America. -
Ripper
A hot dog boiled in hot water until the skin rips. Usually very very greasy and moist. -
Cheese Dog
The cheese hot dog is a hot dog filled with cheese, it came out in 2002, it can sometimes have bacon or many other things to add to it. -
Biggest Hot Dog.
The biggest hot dog was made in Paraguay and measures 203.8 meters. -
17 Million in Ballparks
17 million hot dogs are sold in ballparks in America, since 1900, and is one of the places that sells the most hot dogs. -
Fastest Eaten Hot Dog
Peter Czerwinski ate 2 full hot dogs in 23 seconds with no hands. He is known as a competitive eater and is known as furious pete.
