Ever wondered why sandwiches are called sandwiches?
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Ever wondered why sandwiches are called sandwiches?
Imagine you're stuck at a card table, hungry, and don't want to leave your game. You need a quick, convenient meal.
The sandwich was invented as a portable, non-messy meal for someone who couldn't leave the table. The technical term is "sandwich."
Example
John, a card player, invents a sandwich to eat while still focused on his game.
Remember this
The sandwich's name comes from Earl of Sandwich, who wanted a convenient meal without leaving the table.
Text adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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