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What was the man who inspired the creation of the first sandwich obsessively doing that
prevented him from sitting down for a meal? - Answer- gambling
This 19th century Presbyterian minister preached the evils of meat, alcohol, fat, and
refined flower - Answer- Sylvester Graham
Sylvester Graham promoted bland and vegetarian diets to curb: - Answer- Lust and
sexual desires
How did Sylvester Graham die? - Answer- overdosed on opium enemas
What was the occupation of John Harvey Kellogg? - Answer- physician
What was John Harvey Kellogg obsessed with, which led to his treatment regime that
involved 15 gallons of water and a pint of yogurt? - Answer- Bowel elimination
Kellogg created corn flakes for his patients to practice what? - Answer- adequate
chewing
This former patient of Kellogg at the sanitarium was accused of stealing Kellogg's
formula for cereal. - Answer- C.W. Post
What did Percy Spencer invent? - Answer- microwave oven
How did Dave Thomas arrive at the nickname "Wendy" for his daughter? - Answer- His
daughter Melinda couldn't pronounce her name and it sounded like "Wendy"
What do the 3 dots on the dominos logo represent? - Answer- The 3 original locations
What is noteworthy about all of Paul Newman's brands? - Answer- Every cent goes to
charity
, The fierce horsemen of this Mongol ruler are thought to be the source of modern day
"hamburger". - Answer- Genghis Khan
The Russians adopted the Mongol style of beef and called it... - Answer- steak tartare
This U.S. state claims to be the "home of the hamburger" because of Charlie Nagreen's
flattened meatballs that he served at the Outagamie county fair. - Answer- Wisconsin
Brothers Frank and Charles Menches claim to have "Invented" the hamburger when
they replaced what with ground beef at the Erie County Fair in Hamburg, NY - Answer-
Pork Sausages
This Danish immigrant in New Haven, CT claims to have invented the hamburger on a
bun after a local businessman came into his restaurant and shouted, " I'm in a rush,
slap meatpuck between two planks and step on it!" - Answer- Louis Lassen
This widely accepted story of the origin of hamburgers is associated with Fletcher
Davis, when he served 10s of thousands of fried ground beef patties on two slices of
bread at what event? - Answer- 1904 World's Fair
While Fletcher Davis did not invent this popular hamburger side, he is credited with
pairing it with hamburgers - Answer- french fries
What book, published in 1906, tainted America's opinion of the US meat industry for
years after its publication? - Answer- The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
This is the world's first fast food restaurant - Answer- White Castle
Originally McDonald's served what main food item? - Answer- BBQ
Rody Davenport derived the name for "Krystal" from what? - Answer- Lawn Ornament
The "Embalmed Beef Scandal" occurred during what war? - Answer- Spanish American
War
Walt Anderson founded what hamburger chain in retaliation against the negative
publicity of ground meat? - Answer- White Castle
Mcdonald's original mascot was? - Answer- Speedee
According to legend, Walt Anderson originally sold meatballs on two slices of bread, but
later flattened them because... - Answer- He was frustrated with an impatient customer
Krystal's headquarters was always based in what US city, until 2013, when it moved to
Dunwoody, GA? - Answer- Chattanooga