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Hamburger facts and facts about hamburgers.
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Where did the hamburger get its name?
The hamburger gets its name from Hamburg, Germany, where "Hamburg steak," a seasoned ground beef patty, became popular before German immigrants brought it to the US.
Who claims to have served the first hamburger?
Louis' Lunch in New Haven, Connecticut, claims to have served the first hamburger in America in 1900, though several other places dispute that title.
What was the first fast-food hamburger chain?
White Castle, founded in Wichita, Kansas, in 1921, is considered the first fast-food hamburger chain.
Who invented the Big Mac?
The Big Mac was created in 1967 by Jim Delligatti, a McDonald's franchise owner near Pittsburgh, and went national in 1968.
What is the Big Mac Index?
The Economist created the Big Mac Index in 1986 as a lighthearted way to compare currencies by looking at the price of a Big Mac in different countries.
When was the Whopper introduced?
Burger King introduced the Whopper in 1957, when it sold for 37 cents.
Who invented the cheeseburger?
Lionel Sternberger of Pasadena, California, is often credited with inventing the cheeseburger in the 1920s by adding a slice of cheese to a hamburger.
Why do In-N-Out cups have Bible verses on them?
In-N-Out Burger prints small Bible verse references on its cups and wrappers, a tradition started by the founders' son Rich Snyder in the 1980s.
How much did the first lab-grown burger cost?
The first lab-grown beef burger, unveiled in London in 2013 by scientist Mark Post, cost about $330,000 to produce.
What did McDonald's signs used to say?
McDonald's signs once tracked how many hamburgers had been sold, but in the 1990s the company switched to "Billions and Billions Served" because the count kept changing.