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The first “stadium hot dog” was invented to test digestive c…
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The first “stadium hot dog” was invented to test digestive courage.
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The origins of hot dogs at stadiums are often linked to baseball in the US in the late 19th century. The first stadium hot dog is not clearly documented.
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