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When was a hot dog invented?

However, the hot dog's story arguably starts in 1487 — five years before Columbus would "discover" the hot dog's future homeland. That's when the frankfurter, a thinner take on the pork sausage, was supposedly born in the German city that bears its name.

Why is a dachshund called a hot dog?

Regardless of origin, the important point is that at some point before the dawn of the 20th century, the Frankfurter/Coburger/Wiener picked up "dachshund" as a nickname. It makes sense: after all, said sausage is long and skinny. Unsurprisingly, this will eventually factor into the hot dog's story.

Why were Nathan's hot dogs popular during the depression?

By the Depression, Nathan’s hot dogs were known throughout the United States. In fact, they were so prized as delicious, all-American eats that they were even served to royalty.

Do hot dog chips taste the same?

Of course, we had to crunch in to confirm that the taste was the same ... and because we just wanted to eat more hot dog chips! It sure seemed like the same flavor. The wide-rippled chips had a nice crunch and were quite tasty, with hints of hot dog meat and various hot dog condiments.