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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

In 1970, Americans spent about $6 billion on fast food. In 2006, the spending rose to nearly $142 billion. It is not surprising that every month, approximately nine out of 10 American children visit a McDonald's restaurant. What are some other not so surprising facts about America's fast food industry.



Today's Random Fact:

McDonald's is the largest purchaser of beef, pork, and potatoes and the second largest purchaser of chicken in the world. Its annual orders for french fries constitute 7.5 percent of America's entire potato crop.

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Bonus Fact:

Due to anti-German sentiment during WWI, an alternative name for a hamburger (which was derived from the Hamburg steak sandwiches eaten on immigrant ships between Hamburg, Germany, and America in the 1800s) was "salisbury steak." It was named after Dr. Salisbury who prescribed ground beef for patients suffering from anemia, asthma, and other illnesses.