Hot Dog Fun Facts from the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council:

– A Hot Dog is not a sandwich

– During peak hot dog season, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Americans are expected to consume 7 billion hot dogs

– The majority of Americans (63%) prefer their hot dogs grilled

– 72% of Americans admit they have no idea what’s in a hot dog

– 61% prefer beef hot dogs over pork or turkey.

– Los Angeles residents consume more hot dogs than any other city

– Hot dogs were one of the first foods eaten on the moon

– Hot Dogs were first sold at baseball games in 1893

– Frankfurt, Germany claims to be the originator of the hot dog

– NHDSC hot dog etiquette states that ketchup should not be used on a hot dog for anyone over the age of 18